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Sound Design

This course explores the possibilities of one of the most rapidly evolving of the specialist theatre disciplines. Working with tutors who are active professionals and with state-of-the- art equipment, students learn the art of creating sonic worlds i

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11 Modules
55 Learning activities
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Sound Design

Course curriculum

What you'll explore.

MODULE 01 Introduction 3 activities
  1. Welcome To Cohort 14 Video
  2. Pre-Training Assessment Survey
  3. Introduction Video
MODULE 02 Chapter 1: Audio Technology 4 activities
  1. Why Do We Need A Sound System? Video
  2. Formula for Good Sound Video
  3. Location of Sound Operation Video
  4. Assessment Quiz
MODULE 03 Chapter 2: Introduction to Sound Engineering 4 activities
  1. What is Sound? Video
  2. Human Ear Video
  3. Stages of Productions Video
  4. Assessment Quiz
MODULE 04 Chapter 3: The Audio System 3 activities
  1. The Audio System Video
  2. Types of Audio System Video
  3. Assessment Quiz
MODULE 05 Chapter 4: Understanding the Audio Component 7 activities
  1. Understanding The Audio Component Video
  2. Microphones Video
  3. Loud Speakers Video
  4. Amplifiers Video
  5. Controls Video
  6. Additional Facilities Video
  7. Assessment Quiz
MODULE 06 Chapter 5: Microphone Techniques for Theatre Application 6 activities
  1. Microphone Techniques For Theatre Application Video
  2. Operating Principle Video
  3. Frequency Response Video
  4. Directionality Video
  5. Microphone Placement Video
  6. Assessment Quiz
MODULE 07 Chapter 6: Loudspeakers 5 activities
  1. What Are Loudspeakers Video
  2. Different Type Of Speaker Uses Video
  3. Caution Video
  4. Adding Powered Speakers Video
  5. Assessment Quiz
MODULE 08 Chapter 7: Cables & Connectors 6 activities
  1. XLR Connectors Video
  2. Cables Used With PA Systems Video
  3. Other Connectors And Cables Used With Pa Systems Video
  4. Cables Used With Passive Speakers Video
  5. Connectors Used With Passive Speakers Video
  6. Assessment Quiz
MODULE 09 Chapter 8: Mixing Console 13 activities
  1. Mixers Video
  2. Input Channels Video
  3. Mixer Functions Video
  4. How To Output Audio From The Mixer Video
  5. Sound Mixers: Overview Video
  6. Sound Mixers: Channel Equalization Video
  7. Sound Mixers: Auxiliary,Mix Bus,Mix Channels Video
  8. Sound Mixers: Channel Assigning & Panning Video
  9. Sound Mixers: PFL Video
  10. Sound Mixers- Channel Faders Video
  11. Sound Mixers: Subgroups Video
  12. Sound Mixers: Outputs Video
  13. Assessment Quiz
MODULE 10 Chapter 9: Sound System Management 2 activities
  1. Sound System Management Video
  2. Assessment Quiz
MODULE 11 Next Steps 2 activities
  1. Conclusion Video
  2. Before you go... Survey

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