Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Film Production and Creative Development – Sound Design
Create Engaging Cinematic Experiences with Liberty’s B.F.A. in Film Production and Creative Development – Sound Design
Sounds designers play a vital role in bringing films and television shows to life. By creatively mixing music, dialogue, and sound effects, they can add realistic depth to movies and influence the audience’s response to what’s happening onscreen.
If you want to become a sound designer in the world of filmmaking, then Liberty University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Film Production and Creative Development – Sound Design degree may be for you! This program can help you build the portfolio, creative skills, and technical abilities you need to stand out in the competitive film industry. You’ll have ample opportunity to gain hands-on experience – and you’ll study under faculty who have spent years working in filmmaking. With their guidance, you can learn to create content that both entertains audiences and glorifies the Lord.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Our film production program allows you to work under industry professionals and create a strong network with both your peers and professors.
- You’ll walk away with a short film you wrote and directed, a polished feature-length screenplay, a business plan for the screenplay, certifications (Avid, Adobe, and DaVinci), and a demo reel of all your work created during your time at Liberty.
- We’ll help you build your portfolio using state-of-the-art, theatrical-grade equipment and facilities.
What Will You Learn?
- Audio post-production
- Fundamentals of using Pro Tools
- Marketing and distribution
- Motion picture directing
- Production sound
Potential Career Opportunities for Film Production and Creative Development – Sound Design Graduates
- Animator
- Assistant editor
- Cinematographer
- Director
- Film and video editor
- Foley artist
- Multimedia artist
- Producer
- Production assistant
- Production designer
- Promotion manager
- Screenwriter
- Sound effects editor
- TV showrunner
Facilities and Resources Available to Sound Design Students
- You will participate in a large-format production with working professionals. Some of our productions have earned awards, and our program is the first at any university to produce a student-driven movie with a national theatrical release.
- Each student from our B.F.A. in Film Production and Creative Development – Sound Design program graduates with their own film created in a theatrical 4K workflow using RED Weapon cameras and an up to 5.1 surround sound mix.
- You can pursue certification in Avid, Adobe, and DaVinci products.
Some of the equipment you can use while you study with us includes:
- ADR booths and classrooms equipped with 7.1 surround
- Audio-Technical Microphones and DeSisti Lights
- Mixing and 4K coloring edit suites
- RED Helium, RED Epic Dragon, and RED Prime Lenses
- Two large editing labs and a THX certified 7.1 dubbing stage
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
