| Sound Design at DePaul University | |
| Course Duration | 4 Years |
| Course Intake | January, September |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Tution Fees | $ 42,411 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 80 |
| PTE | 0 |
The Sound Design degree program prepares you to be a sound designer and sound engineer in the theatre and entertainment industries. You’ll learn how to edit, record and compose sound and music with hardware and software that is used by professionals. You’ll collaborate with directors, designers and production staff to gain experience translating sound design concepts into reality.
In the program, you’ll learn from distinguished and award-winning faculty, many of whom are professional designers, artists and technicians. This degree also provides you with the opportunity to work as a sound designer and technician on public productions. The Theatre School presents each season.
In your fourth year of the degree program, you will have the opportunity to do an internship in the sound design industry that is tailored toward your interests, such as musical theatre, outdoor sound design, or recording. You will also have the chance to take part in the annual Graduate Showcase, where you will present your portfolio to artistic and technical directors, and other members of the theatre, film, television and music industries.
Classes
Coursework
- Design Production
- History of Dramatic Literature
- Sound Technology
- Technical Collaboration
- Technical Drawing
- Theatre Crew
- Combined bachelor's + master's degree offered
Career Options
Common Career Areas
- Composition using hardware and software
- Film sound-effects editor
- Live sound mixer
- Sound editing
- Studio engineering
- Theatre sound engineering
DePaul University Highlights
| Type of university | Private |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Acceptance Rate | 68% |
| Total Number of Students Enrolled | 22437 |
| Total Number of Undergraduate Students Enrolled | 14507 |
| Total Number of Graduate Students Enrolled | 7930 |
| Retention Rate (Full- time students)- Fall 2018[3] | 86% |
| Overall Graduation Rate (Fall 2013) | 74% |
| English language proficiency score | Required |
| Financial aid | Scholarships/ Grants/ Loans/ Work-Study |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition : $55,816
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,303 |
| Room and Board | $14,972 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $74,491 |
Depaul University Cost of Attendance
Tuition Rate 2020-2021 for students willing to pursue an undergraduate and postgraduate degree at DePaul University:
| Faculty | Undergraduate Tuition/ Per term (in USD) | Graduate Tuition/ Per credit hour (in USD) |
|---|---|---|
| College of Education | 13,517 | 655 |
| College of Continuing and Professional Studies | 13,527 | 655 |
| College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences | 13,517 | 715 |
| College of Science and Health | 13,517 | 735 |
| College of Communication | 13,517 | 760 |
| College of Computing and Digital Media | 13,517 | 865 |
| School of Music | 13,938 | 865 |
| Theatre School | 13,938 | 865 |
| Richard H. Driehaus College of Business | 13,517 | -- |
| Kellstadt Graduate Business | -- | 1080 |
The distribution of expenses in the form of an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US for 2020- 21 semesters are tabulated below:
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| New Student Orientation | USD 100 |
| Transfer Student Orientation | USD 75 |
| Student Activity | USD 27 |
| Athletic Fee | USD 25 |
| CTA U-Pass (summer) | USD 86 |
| CTA U-Pass (Fall, Winter, Spring) | USD 105 |
| Health Plan | USD 60 |
| Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $ 41,000 |
| Postgraduate | 41,600 |
| Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | $ 17,100 |
| Campus accommodation | $ 10,102 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.5 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 80 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 80 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| University Contact Details |
|---|
| Address |
| 1 E.Jackson Blvd,Ste 9300 1 E.Jackson Blvd llinois-60604 |
| international@depaul.edu |
| Phone |
| +1 (312) 362-6542 |