Nexus Degree in Professional Sound Design for Film and Television
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Professional Sound Design for Film and Television
The Nexus degree in Professional Sound Design for Film and Television is consistent with the College’s goal of preparing students for gainful employment at the local and state levels. The film and television industries continue to grow and to seek educated individuals to enter the workforce to support demand. The Nexus degree in Professional Sound Design for Film and Television has been created with input from industry professionals, who support the measure to recognize students with specialization in film/television production. Moreover, the Nexus degree’s emphasis on hands-on experiential learning is aligned with GGC’s dedication to innovative education and to its commitment to producing “graduates who can anticipate and respond effectively to the changing world;” in this case, the ever-changing film and television industries.
Potential Careers
Sound designers work in post-production by recording, acquiring, manipulating or generating audio elements that enhance the mood, atmosphere and/or tone of a film/television episode. Sound design components include sound effects (SFX), mixing, foley, dialogue and music.
Career prospects include:
- Sound engineering technicians
- Sound editor or mixer
- Audio technicians
- Media technical directors/managers
- Broadcast technicians
- ADR editor
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Learn more about how nexus degree students benefit from professional training, internships, apprenticeships and job placement opportunities from GGC's partnership with the Georgia Film Academy.
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Course catalog requirements and program plan for a nexus degree in motion picture set lighting