BA Sound for Screen
About this course
BA (Hons) Sound for Screen is an undergraduate degree focused on audio production, sound design, and storytelling for film, television, games, and other screen media. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, Project Management, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students gain access to professional tools and certifications via Avid Dolby. The first year covers audio basics, sonic storytelling, sound design, and location and studio recording through modules such as Introduction to Sound for Screen, Audio Principles, Sonic Storytelling, Sound Design for Screen, and Location and Studio Recording. The second year introduces critical studies, interactive audio, collaborative working, and mixing practices via Critical Studies in Sound for Screen, Interactive Audio, Specialist Elective, Collaboration Unit, and Mixing for Screen. The final year involves an independent creative undertaking and advanced investigation through modules such as Research Project, Final Major Project, and Professional Futures.
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Entry requirements
The course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds from all over the world. The course attracts students who apply direct from A-level (or equivalent) or from Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or other art or design courses, as well as mature students who may have previously worked in industry. The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows: 104 UCAS tariff points which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications: A Levels at Grade C or above (preferred subjects include: Music, Music Technology, Art and Design, English, Media, Film, Film Studies, or other subjects within Social Sciences) Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) Distinction, Merit, Merit in BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects: Art and Design; Media, Music and Performing Arts; Film and TV) Merit in UAL Extended Diploma 104 tariff points in Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferred subjects: Digital and Creative Media, Film and Production, Music Technology, Creative Music Technology, Music Technology and Production, Music, Live Sound and Music Events) OR equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimum And 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C).
Modules
- Introduction to Sound for Screen
- Audio Principles
- Sonic Storytelling
- Sound Design for Screen
- Location and Studio Recording
- Critical Studies in Sound for Screen
- Interactive Audio
- Specialist Elective
- Collaboration Unit
- Mixing for Screen
- Research Project
- Final Major Project
- Professional Futures
- Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) (Optional)
- Diploma in Creative Computing (Optional)
- Diploma in Storytelling (Optional)
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for BA Sound for Screen at University of the Arts London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB.