Research Objectives 

Students:

• Provide students with professional experience in a controlled environment, exposing them to real-life industry projects, from music creation to sound design for Film 
• Give students the opportunity to build and develop their professional portfolio during their time at NYU Abu Dhabi with the purpose of establishing solid professional credentials in the industry.
• Prepare students for a real job in the industry and not an internship
• Teach students how to interact and collaborate with industry professionals, building a strong network between them.
• Create an incubator for students’ creative projects that trains and supports them in developing their artistic vision.

University:

• Develop NYU Abu Dhabi as a leading center for audio content production in the Gulf, working alongside regional and international artists, as well as content creators.
• Promote the audio-related arts in Abu Dhabi and the UAE by hosting events and workshops that help develop local artists.
• Become a resource for NYU Abu Dhabi that provides audio content created by students for events, public relations, marketing and promotions, or other university-related purposes.