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AES Education Directory - Central Region, USA/Canada

Type 5 Courses - Masters Degree course (taught) (e.g. MS, MSc, MA, MEng)

Middle Tennessee State University

P.O. Box 21
Murfreesboro, TN 37132, United States
Tel: +1 615 898 5874
Fax: +1 615 898 5682
Internet: http://www.mtsu.edu/~a_e_s

Recording Arts & Technologies

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Master of Fine Arts
Facilities: 5 Studios, Mastering, MIDI, DAW, Post Production labs
Exact Duration: 3 years
Fee: Inquire
Validating Body: SACS
Contact Person: Dr. Bob Wood; soundmfa@mtsu.edu

Missouri Western State University

4525 Downs Drive
Saint Joseph, MO 64507, United States
Tel: 816-271-4420
Fax: 816-271-5974
Internet: http://www.missouriwestern.edu/music

Master of Applied Arts in Integrated Media

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Master of Applied Arts in Integrated Media
Facilities: 15-student lab w/Pro Tools 7.4 HD surround, Final Cut Studio, Logic, etc.
Exact Duration: 2 years
Emphasis: Master of Applied Arts in Integrated Media
Fee: $193 tuition per hour
Internship/Work Placement: M.A.A. in Integrated Media admission requirements
Validating Body: NASM, NCA, MMEA, NCATE, Higher Learning Commission
Contact Person: Mark D. Elting

Purdue University

400 Centennial Mall Dr.
West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States
Tel: (765)494-4600
Internet: http://www.purdue.edu

Theatre Audio Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Master of Fine Arts
Facilities: Extensive; Audio Production Studio, Music Computing Laboratory, 353 Seat Prosceniuim Theatre, 150 Seat Flexble Space Theatre
Exact Duration: 3 years
Emphasis: Curriculum focuses on the training of audio technicians, sound system designers, consultants, etc. for the performing arts
Fee: Cost underwritten through Graduate Asisstantships
Internship/Work Placement: 100% Richard K. Thomas
Validating Body: NAST
Contact Person: Richard K Thomas

Theatre Sound Design

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Master of Fine Arts
Facilities: Extensive; Audio Production Studio, Music Computing Laboratory, 350 Seat Proscenium Theatre, 150 Seat Flexible Space Theatre
Exact Duration: 3 years
Emphasis: Curriculum focus on the training of sound designers for the performing arts
Fee: Cost underwritten through Graduate Asisstantships
Internship/Work Placement: 100%
Validating Body: NAST
Contact Person: Richard K Thomas

University of Cincinnati - College Conservatory of Music

PO Box 210003
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0003, United States
Tel: 1(513) 556-5462
Fax: 1(513) 556-3399
Internet: http://www.uc.edu/www/ccm/tdp/sound.html

MFA in Theatre Sound Design

Qualification Awarded on Completion: MFA
Facilities: see: www.uc.edu/www/ccm/tdp/sound.html
Exact Duration: 2 Years
Emphasis: Theatre Sound Design, Technology and Production with an emphasis in design for Musical Theatre and Dramatic Performance and additional production in Opera and Dance.
Fee: $10,500/yr. (appx. $5300 in-state)
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: NAST
Contact Person: Michael Hooker

University of Missouri & Kansas City, Dept. of Theatre

4949 Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64110, United States
Tel: 816 235 2964
Fax: 816 235 5367

Professional Sound Design, A-D

Qualification Awarded on Completion: MFA (Terminal Degree)
Facilities: 24 track analog production studio, 32channel pro tools production studio, (2) digital audio workstations, (3) theatres, (2) concert halls, (2) concert recording studios, location recording system (2) MIDI suites.
Exact Duration: 3 Years
Emphasis: Develop sound designer's, skills from research and sound collection into interpretation, collaboration and idea development resulting in theater productions.
Fee: $4,320 per semester
Internship/Work Placement: 6 months-1 year
Validating Body: NASM, VRTA
Contact Person: Tom Mardikes