Sonic Arts Degree

Your passion for sound can power immersive audio experiences across industries.

• What is Sonic Arts?

  Sonic Arts is a broad, interdisciplinary field that focuses on the creation, manipulation, and exploration of sound as a form of artistic expression and technical craft. It blends elements of music composition, sound design, audio engineering, and technology to produce creative audio experiences across various media.

  With today’s technology, there are many job opportunities in audio-related industries, including work as audio engineers, music producers, sound designers, and composers.

• Why study Sonic Arts at Champlain College?

  Champlain’s Sonic Arts program sets you up to work with industry-standard hardware and software to make everything from movie soundtracks to voice recordings and electronic music. The field combines technology with creativity, teaching skills like recording, editing, and creating original sounds. Learn about microphones, sound editing software, and how to compose music for films or create sound effects.

  • Start in your major from day one with our Upside-Down Curriculum
  • Study what you love with 30 elective credits built into every major
  • Gain real-world experience through our Creative Studio Experience
  • Small class sizes and expert faculty who help mentor your growth
  • Build a portfolio and industry-connections before graduation
• What will I learn while studying Sonic Arts?

  By the time you graduate, you will…

  • Build Creativity and Artistic Skills – Create unique sounds for movies, TV shows, and other media experiences.
  • Learn Technical Skills — Use professional software and equipment for recording, editing, and managing sound projects.
  • Gain Hands-On Recording and Composition Experience – Record music for bands in our professional studio and create original compositions for various projects and media
  • Become a Sound Storyteller – Understand how different sounds affect emotions and enhance stories.
  • Work Well with Others – Team up with directors, producers, and other crew members to finish projects on time.
  • Be Professional and Ethical – Learn how to plan and complete projects from start to finish while following legal rules about using others’ work.

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• Majors

  • Game Sound Design Degree (BS) 

    Learn sound design from industry experts at Champlain, working with the same technology the pros use. Apply your skills and become a key part of a game development team, crafting successful games from start to finish.

• Minors

  • Game Sound Design Minor 

    Implement the Game Sound Design minor into your education and uncover a path to a unique program designed to improve your skills in the sonic arts and digital music.

• Areas of Study

  • Creative Arts & Communication 

    With many majors to choose from, you decide how to bring your ideas to life and communicate them to the world.

  • Cybersecurity, Computer Science & Technology 

    Solve everyday problems to build a better future with one of these tech-centered majors.

  • Game Design & Development 

    Turn concepts into digital reality. Explore our seven gaming majors to determine which path matches your interests.