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Discover the exciting opportunities of music engineering and sound design. Combine music composition, history, and theory with practical training in studio recording techniques. Apply fundamentals in computer science, mathematics, and physics to sound design principles. Learn what it takes to work within teams in real-world settings to create interactive audio for video games and engaging soundtracks for film.
Sound and music play a critical role in how audiences experience games, animated films, and other forms of entertainment, making skilled sound designers essential to a project’s success. This program focuses on the creative and technical aspects of music and sound design, production, and implementation.
Students study composition, theory, performance, audio recording and mixing, and technical sound design for animations and video games. They gain valuable experience creating and implementing original music and sound using the latest in digital design tools, all of which can help launch them into this field.
In this full-year, 3-period Skill Center class (3 high school credits) students will:
Two Year Program Available.
This program is primarily for students entering their Junior or Senior year of high school in the fall, but younger students are accepted with permission.
High School Credits:
College Credits: DigiPen Credits TBD
Our WANIC instructors are outstanding, highly trained and passionate about their respective fields. Instructors impart their years of knowledge and experience to teach and inspire the next generation of innovators.
See what past students have created in our WANIC classes.
WANIC
School Year
Onsite
September to June
Open February
DigiPen Institute, Redmond Campus
For schedule, see the WANIC website.
No tuition costs/fees; funded by the State
RSVP for a required Info Session to learn more about the programs. See Info Session dates below.
Zoom links will be emailed out the week of the session.
*Subject to Cancellation