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Academy of Art University Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Music Production
Academy of Art University

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Music Production

8 Semesters

English

Full time, Part time

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Jun 2025

USD 1,463 *

Distance Learning, On-Campus

* per unit for international students / USD 1,239 per unit for domestic students

Key Summary

    About: The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Music Production program offers students comprehensive training in music production. It covers various aspects of music technology, recording techniques, and audio engineering, ensuring hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment. Students will engage in collaborative projects and develop individual creative skills.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates are prepared for diverse roles in the music industry, including positions as music producers, sound engineers, audio technicians, and freelance artists. Potential careers can extend into fields such as live sound production, music business, and multimedia production.

Introduction

The BFA in Music Production provides a more in-depth study of principles introduced in the AA program. Students will gain a complete overview of the music production process, learning the latest in music production software, as well as recording, editing, and mixing. BFA students will complete a demo reel in their final year, highlighting their best music production for visual media (film, animation, games, and web media).

Unit Requirements

Major CourseworkUnits
Major42
Liberal Arts45
Elective9
Core36
Total132

Degree Requirements

BFA Music Production Degree Requirements

  • A minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and LA 107 Writing for the Multilingual Artist or 108 Composition for the Artist
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA and the following general education requirements:
  • 1 Written Communication: Composition
  • 1 Written Communication: Critical Thinking
  • 1 Written Communication: Context & Style
  • 1 Art Historical Awareness
  • 1 Historical Awareness
  • 1 Quantitative Literacy
  • 1 Cultural Ideas & Influences
  • 1 Employment Communications & Practices
    • 1 Written Communication: Composition
    • 1 Written Communication: Critical Thinking
    • 1 Written Communication: Context & Style
    • 1 Art Historical Awareness
    • 1 Historical Awareness
    • 1 Quantitative Literacy
    • 1 Cultural Ideas & Influences
    • 1 Employment Communications & Practices

After the above general education requirements are met, take Liberal Arts electives as needed to fulfill the Liberal Arts unit requirement.

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