Utah Valley University

Programme overview

This programme trains students in the technical and creative skills needed to capture, edit and mix audio for a variety of media contexts, including music recording, post‑production for film and audio for games and streaming. Instruction balances studio practice, signal flow and critical listening with workflow and collaboration skills used in professional production environments.

What you'll study

Coursework emphasizes core audio production competencies and applied projects. Typical areas of study include microphone techniques, digital audio workstations, multitrack recording, mixing and mastering, audio editing, signal processing, routing and monitoring, live sound fundamentals, and production workflows for different media formats. Students also develop critical listening, communication and project management abilities through team projects and portfolio work.

Entry requirements

Entry is at the undergraduate level and generally requires a high‑school diploma or equivalent and fulfillment of the host institution's admissions criteria. Some programmes encourage or require a portfolio or examples of prior audio work, and may recommend basic computer literacy and familiarity with audio software. Check the university’s admissions pages for application steps, placement testing and any programme‑specific auditions or portfolio guidance.

Career prospects

Graduates typically move into roles such as studio assistant, audio engineer, mixer, post‑production technician, live sound technician, content producer or technical operator for media companies. The programme prepares students for freelance work and in‑house positions at recording studios, broadcasters, post‑production houses, game studios and event production firms; many also continue professional development or specialise further in music production, sound design or audiovisual media.

Scholarships & funding angle

Prospective students should explore institutional undergraduate scholarships, departmental awards for media and arts students, work‑study roles in campus studios and external funding from arts foundations and industry organisations. Building a strong portfolio and demonstrating commitment to audio practice can strengthen scholarship and grant applications.