Sound for
Picture
& Games
Overview
The Sound for Picture & Games program is specifically tailored to prepare you for a career in post-production, sound design and composition for visual media. This one-year curriculum focuses on technical production skills, creative workflow, interactive game audio, film scoring and music composition.
This program draws from Pyramind Studios’ deep history of award-winning productions. Analyze and recreate real sessions from AAA and mobile game titles, film and commercial work originally produced by our in house team.
Build your portfolio and diverse set of skills by booking private weekly sessions in our multi-studio complex that includes our Meyer Cinema Surround Sound mix stage .
Create your professional brand, network with the industry and prepare yourself for success.
Take advantage of internships, mentorships and production opportunities. Gain valuable exposure and financial opportunities by contributing your work to our music licensing catalog.
(How did Pyramind prepare you for the real world?) "I learned a bunch of music techniques like mastering and mixing, all that helps, but the thing I use the most probably is game audio implementation." - Brennan Anderson, Disney Interactive
The Facts
5 Days per Week
12 Months
32 Classes
744 Hours of Class Time
5 Manufacture Certifications
10 Subject Tracks
2 DAW's
22 Portfolio Pieces
All Access Studio Pass
Free Class Repeats
Payment Plans Available
$25,995
Start Dates
January - May - SeptemberSubjects
People
Welcome to a musically and geographically diverse group of students and peers at Pyramind. Join the ranks of our successful alumni such as Camden Stoddard (Double Fine) or Brennan Anderson (Disney Interactive) pictured above. Here at Pyramind we encourage you to embrace the power of collaboration by working on projects and music with your classmates while also getting to score and sound design for real games and film projects.
In addition to being passionate about teaching, all of our instructors are working producers. Our staff have firmly established themselves as leaders in their field, and their experience and guidance will help you achieve success.
We bring the industry to you through our highly acclaimed guest lecturer series. Our Elite Session, Planning for Success and An Evening With presentations foster a sense of community, provide valuable technical and career knowledge as well as invaluable networking opportunities.
Facilities
Two multi-workstation labs make up Pyramind's core learning environment. Our up-to-date Mac workstations are stocked with the latest DAWs and plugins, as well as Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol keyboards
These rooms allow for teachers to access each student's computer to broadcast audio and video to the entire class for in depth analysis and discussion of assignments and projects. Each lab includes an industry standard DJ rig which, along with the workstations, are available to students during all hours of operation.
Getting to work in our professional studios is a significant component of the learning experience at Pyramind.
Full time students receive free weekly access to five diverse recording studios including our flagship Studio A; the very same room used by our clients such as Disney, Ubisoft, Microsoft and artists such as The M Machine, Cathedrals and Rob Garza (Thievery Corporation).
Support
Customized Programs
Work with our admissions team to add or remove individual classes from our programs based on your prior experience and career goals.
Free Class Repeats
All of Pyramind’s full-time programs feature free class repeats the following semester. Many of our students find that they can gain an even deeper understanding of a subject the second time through a course.
Additional Resources
Pyramind's weekly office hours, access to hundreds of exclusive online training videos and an open door policy create a healthy and supportive learning environment. Get access to academic pricing on any gear and software you want to purchase from our retail partners Sweetwater.com and Guitar Center Pro.
Professional Development
Portfolio
Create 22 portfolio pieces that serve as an investment in your future and the foundation of your career.
These pieces include original tracks, score to picture, audio an interactive game audio level and surround sound mixes.
Career
Propel yourself into the music business, develop your brand and website, create a business plan, tailor your resume, analyze contracts and negotiate licensing agreements.
Certifications
Our extensive manufacture certification based curriculum ensures that you graduate as an indusputable industry expert.
- Get certified in Pro Tools, Pro Tools User
- Pro Tools Operator Music
- Pro Tools Operator Post
- Pro Tools Expert Music
- Ableton Live User
- Logic User
- Waves A
- Pyramind Complete Master Certification
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