Course Overview!

The Bachelor of Science in Music Media Production (MMP) at Ball State University offers a comprehensive education in the field of music production, encompassing diverse specializations and advanced technologies. Students can focus on Audio Engineering Technology, mastering digital audio workstations, signal processing, coding techniques and electronic principles, while using state-of-the-art facilities. Commercial Music Design provides training in music production for commercial applications like video games and films, integrating composition, theory, and orchestration. The Game and Media Sound Design track focuses on interactive sounds and game audio, including advanced game engine studies and immersive audio courses within a specialized learning environment. Students develop a strong skill set through hands-on experience and collaborative projects within these areas in a technologically advanced and cutting-edge modern facility.

Course Structure

The Music Media Production program comprises several concentrations: Audio Engineering Technology, Commercial Music Design, and Game and Media Sound Design. Audio Engineering Technology emphasizes practical skills in recording, mixing, mastering, and digital signal processing, using industry-standard software and hardware. Commercial Music Design focuses on creating music for commercial applications like video games and film, including composition and orchestration for various media. The Game and Media Sound Design curriculum includes elements of computer science and emphasizes interactive sound and music production for video games. Each concentration features studio work and advanced technology training.