Bachelor of Arts - Sonic Arts and Music Production

Portland State University's (PSU) Sonic Arts and Music Production program is a pioneering combination of music technology and creative inspiration with limitless possibilities for their musical career.

The Bachelor of Arts in Sonic Arts and Music Production provides a music foundation in music technology, acoustics, basic music theory, keyboard skills, and musicianship with an emphasis in music technology. Students will learn about recording, mixing, and mastering in new state-of-the-art recording studio. PSU's experienced faculty will introduce students to a diversity of technical approaches and musical styles as they work with visual media, live interactive performance, sound installations, and online applications.

Completing this degree will give students the skills in music technology and a supportive curriculum to prepare students for graduate study, with the breadth of knowledge, creative thinking, and expressive skills that can be translated into artistic, technical, entrepreneurial, and research endeavors.

Alumni are poised to find meaningful work in recording arts, sound design, and commercial music enterprises. Others will pursue the independent artist’s path combining production with performance, composition, teaching, or arts administration. Join them in this growing and innovative field.

The Bachelor of Arts in Sonic Arts & Music Production does not require a separate application to the School of Music & Theater.