BFA in Film Production –Sound Design
Enhance the Aural World of Films and TV Shows with Liberty’s BFA in Film Production and Creative Development – Sound Design
Sound designers play a vital role in bringing films and television shows to life. They help set the tone of movies and create engaging audio experiences that immerse audience members in the world of the film or show. By creatively mixing music, dialogue, and sound effects, they add realistic depth to a film and influence the audience’s response to what’s happening onscreen.
If you want to develop valuable filmmaking skills and prepare to pursue work as a cinematic sound designer, Liberty University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Film Production and Creative Development – Sound Design program may be for you. Our sound design bachelor’s degree is designed to help provide an all-encompassing look at the nuances of film production and ample opportunity for you to gain hands-on experience that can bolster your résumé.
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Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our BFA in Sound Design Degree
Comprehensive Training
You will study numerous aspects and positions of filmmaking, including legal and business affairs. Additionally, you can pursue certification in Avid, Adobe, and DaVinci products. This well-rounded training can help you prepare to pursue a variety of career opportunities.
A Legacy of Excellence
Liberty’s film production graduates have worked on blockbuster movies like Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Black Panther, and Avengers: Infinity War. Graduates have also used their skills in other job sectors such as education and government, and some have started their own businesses!
Award-Winning Productions
You can 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.
Hands-On Experience
Each student from our BFA 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.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a BFA in Film Production and Creative Development – Sound Design Degree?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production and Creative Development with a specialization in Sound Design can help prepare you for the following occupations:
- 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
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our BFA in Film Production and Creative Development – Sound Design Degree Program?
Our bachelor’s in film production and creative development degree can help provide training in film industry standards through hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment, world-class facilities, and professors who are experts in the field.
Some of the topics you’ll study include:
- Branding and entrepreneurship
- Legal aspects of cinema
- Marketing and distribution
- Motion picture directing
- Producing, directing, and editing
- Screenwriting
- Story analysis
Your core courses will also provide training in production sound and audio post-production. As you study these topics, you can learn how sound is captured, manipulated, and presented in the world of onscreen storytelling.
Within the sound design specialization, you’ll complete 2 practicums that will allow you to apply the skills you gained from the aforementioned production sound and audio post-production courses. Your practicums will give you the opportunity to implement sound design techniques as you work on student thesis films, helping equip you with practical experience that can help strengthen your portfolio. The sound design specialization also covers how to use Pro Tools to record live instruments, edit audio, and much more!
Featured BFA in Film Production – Sound Design Courses
CINE 271 – Pro Tools Fundamentals I
CINE 305 – Editing
CINE 354 – Production Sound
CINE 454 – Audio Post-Production
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Communication and the Arts
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s BFA in Film Production and Creative Development – Sound Design Degree?
Explore a Competitive Industry with Confidence
The film and television industry can be challenging to break into – but you don’t have to do it alone. At Liberty, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with industry professionals, develop meaningful connections, and sharpen your skills through experiential training that prepares you for real-world roles.
Build a Portfolio That Sets You Apart
Our film production program is designed to help you create a standout portfolio. As a student, you’ll complete a short film you wrote and directed, a polished feature-length screenplay, a detailed business plan, and certifications in Avid, Adobe, and DaVinci. You’ll also compile a professional demo reel of your best work.
Create in a Cutting-Edge Cinematic Space
The Zaki Gordon Cinematic Arts Center is the heart of your hands-on experience. It houses 2 large editing labs and a THX-certified 7.1 dubbing stage, providing a professional-grade environment for bringing your stories to life. Explore everything it has to offer and gain the confidence to step into the industry.
Train with High-End Production Equipment
From pre-production to post, you’ll work with top-tier gear found in the professional film industry. Our facilities include ADR booths with 7.1 surround sound, Audio-Technical microphones, DeSisti lights, 4K coloring and mixing suites, RED cameras and lenses, and more – all designed to support your creative projects.
Admissions
How Do You Become a BFA in Film Production and Creative Development Student?
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)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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