University of Silicon Valley

Audio and Music Production

The Diploma in Audio and Music Production is a comprehensive short program designed for aspiring music producers and audio engineers. Through a blend of theoretical instruction and hands-on experience, students explore audio technology, music theory, production techniques, and industry practices. The curriculum prepares graduates for roles in recording studios and music production companies, as well as independent ventures as freelance producers and sound engineers.

Business Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in core business functions. The program allows students to focus their studies on a curriculum geared toward leadership and business management success in a wide variety of industries, offering hands-on, experiential project-based learning.

Business Innovation

The Master of Business Innovation program provides graduate students an opportunity to learn startup business lessons, techniques, and tools. It is designed for students seeking to pursue their own business ventures, transition to a new career, manage an entrepreneurial enterprise, or bring about innovations within a company.

Concept Art

The Concept Art diploma provides focused training in visual development for careers in animation and entertainment media. Through a 48-unit curriculum that includes drawing, digital painting, figure studies, storyboarding, and environment and character design, students build the technical and creative skills essential for industry entry.

Digital Art and Animation

The BA in Digital Art and Animation program offers students preparation in four focus areas: 3D Animation, 3D Modeling, Entertainment Design, and Technical Art. The coursework bridges traditional and digital arts classes and includes solid components of theory, production, and general education. Portfolio classes provide a format for bringing together the elements of the concept-to-delivery pipeline as students collaborate on multidisciplinary teams to complete real world projects.

Digital Audio Technology

The B.S. in Digital Audio Technology program introduces students to the broad discipline of music and audio production, from music composition and recording through to digital sound design and interactive audio applications. This highly technical, hands-on program covers principles of sound synthesis, music, and acoustics, and applies that theory in collaborative and individual recording and production projects.

Game Art

The B.A. in Game Art students graduate with education in the creative aspects of game design. Students focus on topics such as 2D art, 3D art, level design, storytelling, and team-oriented project creation for multiple platforms. GA classes provide opportunities for collaborations with students in other programs, and portfolio classes bring all elements of a concept to the delivery pipeline as students work on teams that mirror real development teams.

Game Audio Production

The Diploma in Game Audio Production is a specialized program tailored for individuals passionate about creating immersive soundscapes and music for the gaming industry. Students delve into audio technology, music theory, production techniques, and the unique demands of interactive media. The curriculum prepares graduates to start a career in game audio design and audio implementation within the gaming industry.

Game Design

The Bachelor of Arts in Game Design program establishes principles of game design and development throughout a hands-on, practical, collaborative program. Students are introduced to both theoretical design concepts and technical skills including logic, balance, storytelling, programming, level design and quality assurance, culminating in a two-semester capstone project comprised of interdisciplinary student teams.

Game Engineering

B.S. in Game Engineering students graduate with knowledge in game design, game programming languages, tools programming, scripting languages and software development on the engineering side. These skills are essential in the computer gaming, simulation, visualization, and game engine programming industries. USV's coursework offers numerous opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary team projects that consist of artists, engineers, audio, and management.

Management and Leadership

The M.S. in Management and Leadership program is designed to enable students to combine specific creative practice and skills with a rigorous business education customized for the creative industries. Graduates are equipped with in-depth understanding, knowledge, and skills required to successfully realize value within the creative industry ecosystem.

Project Management

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management program provides professionals in many fields with a thorough understanding of management principles and the skills necessary to guide projects from start to finish. The program includes industry-standard curricula on project management, as well as leadership, management, and fundamentals of business in creative and technical industries. Graduates are well-positioned to transfer into one of the Master's degrees in Business.

Software Development

The B.S. in Software Development program prepares students to engage in the dynamic world of computer software design and development. Students investigate user needs, analyze systems, design and propose solutions, and develop software projects. The program provides a solid technical understanding to support project studio courses designed to reflect real-world development practices, leading to a portfolio of shipped code.