{"id":74042,"date":"2020-08-18T11:45:02","date_gmt":"2020-08-18T18:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=74042"},"modified":"2026-01-30T09:40:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T17:40:52","slug":"certificate-sound-design","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/emda\/programs\/certificate-sound-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Certificate in Sound Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8ezp2u-f444dab3a8d86301baf26c7a2aa4b4da\">\n.avia-section.av-8ezp2u-f444dab3a8d86301baf26c7a2aa4b4da{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/08\/SOU-EMDA-Sound-Design-Certificate-Hero-v1.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='SOU EMDA - Certificate in Sound Design Page - Intro Section' class='avia-section av-8ezp2u-f444dab3a8d86301baf26c7a2aa4b4da main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-74042'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-87v8tq-fc6ed2ecb279ef55b5cf4b3c5360d87c\">\n.flex_column.av-87v8tq-fc6ed2ecb279ef55b5cf4b3c5360d87c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-87v8tq-fc6ed2ecb279ef55b5cf4b3c5360d87c av_one_half  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  hero-dog first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2z1wfwa-c8b377db1aa5bfae4ddf75e1f90d442a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2z1wfwa-c8b377db1aa5bfae4ddf75e1f90d442a{\npadding-bottom:0;\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:36px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2z1wfwa-c8b377db1aa5bfae4ddf75e1f90d442a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2z1wfwa-c8b377db1aa5bfae4ddf75e1f90d442a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:36px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2z1wfwa-c8b377db1aa5bfae4ddf75e1f90d442a .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2z1wfwa-c8b377db1aa5bfae4ddf75e1f90d442a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2z1wfwa-c8b377db1aa5bfae4ddf75e1f90d442a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2z1wfwa-c8b377db1aa5bfae4ddf75e1f90d442a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2z1wfwa-c8b377db1aa5bfae4ddf75e1f90d442a av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Certificate in Sound Design<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7v58ee-d148b032bfad253262d9500fcb284da6\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-7v58ee-d148b032bfad253262d9500fcb284da6 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-7v58ee-d148b032bfad253262d9500fcb284da6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Good sound design brings contemporary media to life. Our certificate in Sound Design gives you the skills to develop engaging experiences in theatre, cinema, music, video games, animation, and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-2qu92-4e98eaae50a21fb696f5daf02ccc25b4-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href="\/admissions\/apply\/how-to-apply\/"  class='avia-button av-2qu92-4e98eaae50a21fb696f5daf02ccc25b4 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"APPLY NOW\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >APPLY NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div class='clear'><\/div><div id='sub_menu1'  class='av-submenu-container av-7i88fi-da0523cfe273c889d2f561b7f4bcd240 alternate_color  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  no-border goofy-foot av-sticky-submenu 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class='av-subheading av-subheading_below'><p><em>Offered as an Academic Certification<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-5bpi32-d68de745311ffa425fecfb241ad68960 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock right-pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Certificate in Sound Design provides students with a focused curriculum in sound design theory and practice. Students engage in technical, cultural, and interdisciplinary contexts for sound and build experience creating sound-based projects for a variety of media and end-use applications.<\/p>\n<p>The certificate is offered both for degree-seeking students looking to expand their knowledge of sound and for non-degree seeking students looking for a stand-alone program. Coursework is drawn from offerings in Emerging Media and Digital Art, Music, Theatre, and Digital Cinema.<\/p>\n<p>Come study with experts in a wide range of disciplines to give yourself a boost into your career in the creative industries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.sou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=17&amp;poid=5218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See Course Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-78aioxm-a447ae0f0c143e3a93507ea15f65a055\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-78aioxm-a447ae0f0c143e3a93507ea15f65a055{\npadding-bottom:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-78aioxm-a447ae0f0c143e3a93507ea15f65a055 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-78aioxm-a447ae0f0c143e3a93507ea15f65a055 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-78aioxm-a447ae0f0c143e3a93507ea15f65a055 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-78aioxm-a447ae0f0c143e3a93507ea15f65a055 av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  right-pillow'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Degree Fit<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lrqwh34e-d8186b1cde730ebdc7d2865d06ef3efa '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock right-pillow av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Program Preparation<\/h4>\n<p>The best Sound Design certificate candidates are those who have a passion for crafting immersive audio experiences across various media platforms. Sound Design students will develop a wide range of technical and creative skills necessary to work in professional audio environments. Whether you have a keen ear for sound, a technical mindset, or a strong desire to explore the world of audio production, the Sound Design program is the ideal fit for you.<\/p>\n<h4>Degree Roadmap<\/h4>\n<p>Learn the art and science of sound in a hands-on, studio-based setting. Sound Design students will engage in both creative and technical activities while mastering tools and techniques used to create captivating soundscapes. Whether it&#8217;s composing original music, designing sound effects for film or video games, mixing for podcasts or live events, or experimenting with sound for virtual environments, the Sound Design certificate equips you with the expertise to shape the future of audio.<\/p>\n<h4>Capstone<\/h4>\n<p>The Certificate in Sound Design is a great way to add on to an existing major in arts and media. It can also be the perfect outlet for your creativity regardless of major. 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modern-centered  avia-builder-el-17  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  force-pop-12 av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><span class=\"heavy-man\">Guided Pathways<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5brcj8a-acfa1e4f872335d3a856aa3ef521151f\">\n#top .hr.av-5brcj8a-acfa1e4f872335d3a856aa3ef521151f{\nmargin-top:0;\nmargin-bottom:12px;\n}\n.hr.av-5brcj8a-acfa1e4f872335d3a856aa3ef521151f .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-5brcj8a-acfa1e4f872335d3a856aa3ef521151f hr-custom  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-h267mi-3c79dc0c13893752c1697095e8f73896\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-h267mi-3c79dc0c13893752c1697095e8f73896 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-h267mi-3c79dc0c13893752c1697095e8f73896 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Contact: <\/span>David Bithell &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"tel:+15415527033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">541.552.7033<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bithelld@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bithelld@sou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4fpxgze-891bdf2b947a6cfae4126c19da60c145\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-4fpxgze-891bdf2b947a6cfae4126c19da60c145 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-4fpxgze-891bdf2b947a6cfae4126c19da60c145 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Associate Degree Paths<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Rouge Community College:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.roguecc.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=2&amp;poid=205&amp;returnto=640\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AA Oregon Transfer, Music Interest<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roguecc.edu\/dept\/VAD\/ddm.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Design and Digital Media<\/a><br \/>\n<span class=\"heavy-man\">Klamath Community College:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klamathcc.edu\/en-US\/academics\/academic-programs\/arts-design-transfer\/digital-media-design.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Media Design<\/a><br \/>\n<span class=\"heavy-man\">Umpqua Community College:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/umpqua.edu\/academics\/find-your-path\/music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Music<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-415xvh6-2ab87aa1abf51774d54cb626531e5c83\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-415xvh6-2ab87aa1abf51774d54cb626531e5c83 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-415xvh6-2ab87aa1abf51774d54cb626531e5c83 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Similar Majors<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/emda\/programs\/emda-ba-bs\/\">Emerging Media and Digital Arts<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/digital-cinema\/programs\/digital-cinema-ba-bs\/\">Digital Cinema<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/music\/programs\/music-industry-production-studies-ba-bs\/\">Music Industry &amp; Production Studies<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-cjzqfu-559b283d6fc14e78129338ce742f78a2\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-cjzqfu-559b283d6fc14e78129338ce742f78a2 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-cjzqfu-559b283d6fc14e78129338ce742f78a2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Similar Minors &amp; Certificates<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/music\/programs\/certificate-music-industry\/\">Certificate in Music Industry<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-35a6fh6-ec72811051d94ab4164f400da7e91ff2\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-35a6fh6-ec72811051d94ab4164f400da7e91ff2 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-35a6fh6-ec72811051d94ab4164f400da7e91ff2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Similar Micro-Credentials<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/digital-cinema\/programs\/cinema-production-technology\/\">Cinema Production Technology<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/music\/programs\/music-education-pedagogy\/\">Music Education Pedagogy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2kkakt6-4318034033026ea9a25126a4081c0e70\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-2kkakt6-4318034033026ea9a25126a4081c0e70 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2kkakt6-4318034033026ea9a25126a4081c0e70 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Sample Graduate Degrees<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/music-cms.ucsd.edu\/grad\/admissions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PhD in Music, UC-San Diego<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/theater.calarts.edu\/programs\/sound-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MFA in Sound Design, CalArts<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/theatre.indiana.edu\/graduate\/design-technology-mfa\/sound-design.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MFA in Sound Design, IU-Bloomington<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-21oo9ru-40850d9c143e5555c63d819f3d1700a0\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-21oo9ru-40850d9c143e5555c63d819f3d1700a0 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-21oo9ru-40850d9c143e5555c63d819f3d1700a0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"heavy-man grow-mo-bro\">Credit for Prior Learning<\/span> &#8211; <a class=\"mossy-link\" href=\"\/academics\/prior-learning-credit\/\">Learn 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