Explore the art of video and sound production through hands-on training in filmmaking, editing, and audio design. You'll work with professional tools like DaVinci Resolve by Blackmagic Design and build skills for creating commercials, films, and documentaries. With opportunities for internships, independent studies, and capstone projects, you can tailor your experience and prepare for a career in media production.
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What you'll learn
As a student in the video and sound specialization, you’ll build a strong foundation in both visual storytelling and audio production. You’ll start with the basics in digital video and sound, then advance to courses in lighting, field production, sound design, digital effects, and directing. You’ll also explore how to edit using professional workflows, analyze cinematic techniques, and create projects with a social impact. With hands-on experience from intro to advanced levels, you’ll gain the skills to produce polished, professional content for film, media, and beyond.
Student work
State-of-the-art facilities
If you can imagine it, we'll help you create it, utilizing industry-standard gear in our top of the line labs and classrooms.
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Study abroad
Travel to Greece and return with real-world skills and finished projects for your portfolio as you document the past and present on a Greek island.
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With skills in video production, sound design, directing, and editing, you'll be prepared for careers across the film, media, and entertainment industries. Graduates have gone on to become directors, audio producers, editors, sound designers, camera assistants, and more.
Our alumni have worked at places like Complexly, WFYI, the Field Museum, Entercom, and 12 Stars Media.
Whether you’re behind the camera, in the editing suite, or designing immersive soundscapes, you’ll have the experience and portfolio to stand out in the creative job market.
Sam Mirpoorian
Media Arts and Science alumni & film documentarian
With a number of documentary shorts "in the can" along with more than several awards and recognitions, Mirpoorian can start to consider himself established as a producer/director.
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Matt Spear and Devin O’Connell
Media Arts and Science alumni & Heartland’s Indy Shorts International Film Festival award winners
“As someone who greatly benefits from experiential learning, I just enjoyed being given the opportunity to make films. I had never made a film or even cut together a video prior to starting my major so it was exceptionally helpful to be allowed to make all the ‘beginner mistakes’ and learn from those mistakes.”
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Our living learning community
Find your community at the Luddy LLC—where Luddy students live together, connect through exclusive events, and grow in a supportive, tech‑focused environment.
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Scholarships
Attending the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering is more affordable than you think. Learn about ways to reduce your cost of attendance.
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Student organizations
IU Indy offers a variety of student organizations, from clubs for future entrepreneurs to those exploring ethics in tech. Discover Luddy’s student organizations and find one that fits your interests.
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