Audio Production for Film Short Course
Course description
Course overview
Explore the fundamentals of audio production for moving images with this immersive, beginner-level course. Designed for aspiring sound designers, indie filmmakers and students looking to enhance their portfolios, this course combines hands-on practice with foundational knowledge to bring audio projects to life.
During the course, students learn essential skills such as field recording with boom microphones, capturing sound on location and post-production techniques using industry-standard tools.
The course emphasises precision and critical listening, aided by the focused learning environment provided by headphones. Through A/B comparison exercises, you'll sharpen your ability to distinguish subtle differences in sound quality, helping you recognise what works and what doesn't in a professional audio mix.
With a project-based approach, students produce a polished audiovisual project to add to their portfolio. Whether you're pursuing a career in media or enhancing your creative skills, this course offers a practical pathway to mastering sound for film.
Who this course is for
This course is aimed at aspiring sound designers, independent filmmakers, media students and creatives in the film and media industries who want to develop foundational skills in audio production for film.
It would be an excellent fit for those interested in enhancing their portfolios with professional-quality audio-visual projects, as well as those looking to gain a competitive edge in the creative industries. No previous knowledge of audio production or sound design is required.
Key information
Topics covered
- Basic sound theory and troubleshooting: understanding audio fundamentals, signal flow and solving common sound issues
- Pre-production and planning: techniques for sound planning, equipment setup and organising a shoot
- Production: location recording - off-site field recording sessions using professional recorders and boom microphones to capture high-quality sound
- Post-production: sound design and editing - layering, mixing and refining audio using industry-standard software to create a polished product
- Practical project development: applying skills to create a portfolio-ready audiovisual project
Learning outcomes
- Set up and operate field recording equipment, including boom microphones and portable recorders
- Capture high-quality sound on location and understand the fundamentals of sound recording techniques
- Recognise and analyse audio quality using headphones to identify subtle differences in sound
- Edit and mix audio tracks using industry-standard software to achieve a balanced and professional-quality sound
- Understand the basics of sound design, including layering, timing and creating immersive soundscapes for film
- Apply project-based learning techniques to future sound production projects, building confidence and independence in the process
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance.
Materials
- You may want to bring your own headphones (if preferred) for familiarity, although headphones will be provided
- If you have any portable audio equipment such as a handheld recorder or lavalier microphones, you may want to bring them for practicev
- A USB drive or external hard drive is recommended for saving and transporting your project files
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