Course Description

The course is aimed at those who want to improve their knowledge of the principles of sound design. It is ideal for people starting out on a career in sound or wanting to transfer skills from similar disciplines.

The course offers students the necessary tools and experience for success in sound design and engineering in all areas of the theatre and entertainment industry

    1. Welcome To Cohort 7

    2. TAFTA Orientation

    3. Consent/Information Sharing Policy

    4. Pre-Training Assessment

    5. How to use this course

    6. Welcome

    1. Why Do We Need A Sound System?

    2. Formula for Good Sound

    3. Location of Sound Operation

    4. Assessment

    1. What is Sound?

    2. Human Ear

    3. Stages of Productions

    4. Assessment

    1. The Audio System

    2. Types of Audio System

    3. Assessment

    1. Understanding The Audio ComponentI

    2. Microphones

    3. Loud Speakers

    4. Amplifiers

    5. Controls

    6. Additional Facilities

    7. Assessment

    1. Microphone Techniques For Theatre Application

    2. Operating Principle

    3. Frequency Response

    4. Directionality

    5. Microphone Placement

    6. Assessment

About this course

  • Free
  • 60 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

Course Covers

  • Introduction to the role

  • Understanding the importance of Sound Design for stage

  • Understanding the practical, creative and technical aspect of Sound Design

  • Learning the roles of the Sound Designer, Sound Engineer and Sound Operator or Technician

  • Introduction to PC software and relevant equipment

  • Recording and editing

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5 star rating

A good place to learn

Abdulazeez IDOWU

TAFTA is such a good environment to achieve your aim

TAFTA is such a good environment to achieve your aim

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5 star rating

AWESOME LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Oluwafemi Mathias Ogungbe

This is surely a wonderful mode of learning... Totally Student-centered approach, very applaudable!!!

This is surely a wonderful mode of learning... Totally Student-centered approach, very applaudable!!!

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Sodiq Omisanya

Wonderful course

Wonderful course

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