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Majors & Degrees

Digital Sound Design Specialization

Program Quick Facts

Credits

120

Start Terms

Fall

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Spring

Available

On Campus

Tuition

$8,956.50

estimated cost per semester

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The digital sound design specialization in the digital arts and design program provides a strong foundation for a career in sound design, soundtrack production, music software and technology, as well as audio production. You will acquire practical skills necessary for designing sounds used in the music, entertainment, and software industries, all while utilizing the latest technologies.

The program includes core requirements that prepare you to collaborate on multimedia design teams and offers opportunities for internships and research. By the end of your program, you will have gained valuable hands-on experience, making you well-prepared to work in a recording studio, a live concert venue, or any setting in between.

“The digital sound design program at Dakota State University connected me to a network of fellow students and alumni who are as passionate about audio as I am. These connections have been the foundation of every job I had during my time at DSU and since.”

Caleb Gebhard, Class of 2022

Career possibilities

After completing the digital sound design specialization, you will have a diverse and impressive portfolio that reflects your mastery of sound design, DAWs, and recording studio techniques, fueled by a passion for the art of sound technology.

Your future at DSU begins today.

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