Abstract The proposed Associate of Applied Science degree in Sound Design for Visual Media bridges a vital gap between the music-focused Associate of Applied Science degree in Commercial Music: Sound Engineer currently offered, and the anticipated change of an evolving and broad-based multimedia landscape. Projected implementation of the degree is slated for the fall 2013 semester and approximately 66 credits are required for completion. Five full time faculty members will teach related courses with the possibility of additional adjunct instructors should the need arise. The Sound Design program provides a balance of workforce-‐specific technical training and broad-‐based coursework. At the core of the degree is a final portfolio that showcases the creative and technical proficiencies that are required for entry-‐level employment in the film, music, audio, and broadcast media fields. Along with five general education courses, the degree provides hands-‐ on training in electronic music composition, video camera operation and editing, sound design, audio postproduction and assorted electives including lighting and film scoring. The degree may be completed in four semesters and culminates with a final capstone portfolio demo reel sufficient for entry-‐level employment in the media field. The U.S. Department of Labor Skill Assessment and the Occupational Information Network System provides detailed descriptions of the work world for use by job seekers, workforce development and Human Resource professionals, students, and researchers. A careful evaluation of national trends in the audiovisual job network shows a solid growth pattern both nationally and in the state of Texas. In Texas alone, the audiovisual field is expected to grow nearly 20% over the next eight years. While the field remains very competitive, the data shows potential for graduates to find employment after they finish their matriculation. The primary audience for the proposed Sound Design for Visual Media degree include high school students involved in theater crews, audiovisual clubs and those students with a genuine interest in broadcasting, film, media, music composition and music technology. Students currently enrolled in the Sound Engineering program may choose to double-major, in order to receive more specialized training in audio postproduction. Additionally the program may attract worship leaders and multimedia professionals eager to further their knowledge and specialization in the media production field. Due to the highly specialized and technical nature of the Sound Design for Visual Media degree, courses will be delivered in a synchronous fashion at specified times. This course delivery method better facilitates individual and group activities. Classes are structured into a blended approach of theoretical lecture with practical laboratory exercises. This ensures the program is hands-on and practical towards the specific needs of the workforce. Courses will be taught in the Music Hall and in the Performing Arts Center, which is home to the Commercial Music department. Courses in this degree may be taught with existing resources and current full time faculty. No additional facilities would be required to start the degree in the fall of 2013. We project a minimum of five to ten students for the first year with ongoing enrollment. As the program grows, we’ll target an increase of ten students per year thereafter.
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