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Certificate Programme in Sound Design
This Program will teach you how to successfully transfer that story you have in your mind to the paper, and eventually to the big screen. This is where a movie starts and is where we will start our journey to understanding filmmaking.
Format
Online
Programme
Price
₹7,500
What you are going to learn
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In the Certificate Programme in Sound Design, you will learn all about Sound – from its history to its science & from recording to manipulating it. Through the curriculum, you will learn how to analyse the script, gather information and create a seamless movie experience for the audience. This programmes includes topics such as Introduction and history of film sound and sound design, Sound recording and the recording chain, Advance aesthetics, Music in film and Sound postproduction and mixing
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Key Highlights & Programme Details
Certification
Certificate Programme in Sound Design from WWI
Successful Completion
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Flexibility
Access any time anywhere
Curriculum
Designed by award winning faculty of WWI
Transcripts
Downloadable transcripts for reference
Content Duration
10 hours
10 hours
Learning Structure
Self-paced learning
Self-paced learning
Accessibility
On PC, mobile
On PC, mobile
Access period
1 year
1 year
Mode of instruction
English
English
Video transcripts
English
English
Description
Curriculum
FAQ's
Admission & Fees
Filmmaking was revolutionised when sounds were added to it, making it more immersive than ever before. The responsibility of a sound designer is to record, acquire, edit and create the various audio elements required in a movie. The sound designer works closely with the director to create an acoustic environment for the audience. A successful sound designer must be creative and have the technical skill and expertise to translate their creativity for the movie.
Introduction and History of Film Sound
This class will introduce you to the subject history of Film Sound
Basic Shot Types and The Grammar of Film
It is essential to understand the kind of material an editor gets to work with and how this material can be manipulated, keeping in mind the techniques and grammar that have been developed over years of experimentation. This chapter will teach you how to tell your stories effectively and clearly through your edit.
Introduction to Sound Design
- Role of a Sound Designer
This class provides an overview of the responsibilities of a sound designer in the film-making process.
- Role of a Sound Designer
This class provides an overview of the responsibilities of a sound designer in the film-making process.
- Importance of Sound in story-telling and Soundscape
This class will explain the crucial role that sound and soundscape play in a movie.
- Evolution of Film Sound
This class will show you the timeline of the evolution of film sound
- Audio Reproduction
In this class, you will learn about the analog and digital methods that are commonly used to record and reproduce sound for film.
Sound Recording and Recording Chain (Part 1)
- Features of Sound
This class breaks sound down into its fundamental characteristics, such as its pitch, frequency and loudness. You will learn how each of these features affect how a sound is perceived.
- Psychoacoustics
In this class, you will learn about the psychological responses associated with different types of sound, such as noise, music, voices etc. so you can learn to use sound in your film appropriately to induce intended emotions.
- Characteristics of Good Sound
In this class, you will learn about frame rates and how to adjust them depending on the kind of film and effect you want to produce.
- Dynamic Range
This class will teach you about the characteristics of good sound in a Film.
- Introduction to Sound Wave
This class examines sound as a longitudinal wave and will teach you exactly how molecules of air vibrate and transmit energy along that becomes sound to your ears.
- Unit of Loudness (dB)
- Basic Recording Chain
Advance Aesthetics
This class will teach you aesthetic techniques, to create the ‘spectacle’ or style of the film
Music in film
In this class, you will learn various ways in which music in the form of film scores, melodies and songs can be effectively used.
Sound Recording (Part II)
- Introduction to Microphones and Operating Principles
In this class, you will be introduced to microphones and the basic science of how it operates.
- Introduction to Microphones and Operating Principles
In this class, you will be introduced to microphones and the basic science of how it operates.
- Polar Patterns in Microphones
In this class, you will learn about different types of microphones and when exactly to use them.
- Location Sound Management
In this class, you will learn rules on how to properly record sound during the shoot. You will learn about the correct equipment, positioning, techniques etc. for optimal recording.
Sound Post production and Mixing
- Basics of Digital Audio
In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of how to manipulate digital sound, apply effects and use it for your film.
- Basics of Digital Audio
In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of how to manipulate digital sound, apply effects and use it for your film.
- Mixing and Mastering
In this class, you will learn how to put together multiple layers of audio together to make a final track, modify an existing track and optimize the track using mastering techniques.
- Introduction to DAW- Pro-Tools
In this class, you will learn how to work with the DAW – Pro Tools
₹ 7,500 (Inclusive of all taxes)
Admission criteria:
Notes:
Admission criteria:
- No work experience is required to apply for any of the programme
- It is recommended that applicants have cleared Xth grade or equivalent
- All candidates need to have reading and speaking proficiency in English
Notes:
- You can pay for the programme with a debit / credit card and through Netbanking.
- On successful payment transaction, you will receive a confirmation mail with the order no. and payment acknowledgement.
- You will be provided a programme login URL within 48 hours of making a payment. Please register on the URL to gain access to the programme.
- In case of any issues during payment, please write to us on wwi.extension@whistlingwoods.net
What kind of certification will I obtain from this program?
On successful completion of all the modules included in this programme, the user shall be given a certificate from Whistling Woods International. You can download the certificate in the form of a PDF.
Is there a specific time limit for this programme?
There is no specific time limit or schedule to do a module-based programme such as this one. However, the access period to the platform is 1 year
How many hours of study are required to complete this programme?
This is a module-based programme, so there is no specific schedule to adhere to.
What are the key topics covered in this programme?
Please refer to the curriculum tab on the programme page of the programme.
What type of learning should I expect from this programme?
This programme comprises of learning through video-based lectures. You will also be given the transcripts of these lectures. The content is derived from the knowledge base of Whistling Woods faculty and Industry experts along with specific case studies used to explain the concepts and theories.
Are there any assignment or programmework in this programme?
There are no programmework or assignments in this programme.
Does the programme include live sessions with the faculty?
There are no live sessions included as part of this programme. However, for live sessions and on campus specialization workshops, please check our Advanced Certificate in Filmmaking programme
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