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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.

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₹7,500

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Certificate Programme in Sound Design from WWI

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This class will introduce you to the subject history of Film Sound

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.

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.

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

This class will teach you aesthetic techniques, to create the ‘spectacle’ or style of the 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.

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.

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:

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

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.

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

This is a module-based programme, so there is no specific schedule to adhere to.

Please refer to the curriculum tab on the programme page of the 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.

There are no programmework or assignments in this programme.

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

Certificate Programme in Sound Design

Online
Programme

₹7,500

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Key Highlights & Programme Details

Certification

Successful Completion

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Curriculum

Transcripts

Introduction and History of Film Sound

Basic Shot Types and The Grammar of Film

Introduction to Sound Design

Sound Recording and Recording Chain (Part 1)

Advance Aesthetics

Music in film

Sound Recording (Part II)

Sound Post production and Mixing

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How many hours of study are required to complete this programme?

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Certification

Certificate Programme in Sound Design

OnlineProgramme

₹7,500

A few more words about this course

Key Highlights & Programme Details

Certification

Successful Completion

Flexibility

Curriculum

Transcripts

Introduction and History of Film Sound

Basic Shot Types and The Grammar of Film

Introduction to Sound Design

Sound Recording and Recording Chain (Part 1)

Advance Aesthetics

Music in film

Sound Recording (Part II)

Sound Post production and Mixing

What kind of certification will I obtain from this program?

Is there a specific time limit for this programme?

How many hours of study are required to complete this programme?

What are the key topics covered in this programme?

What type of learning should I expect from this programme?

Are there any assignment or programmework in this programme?

Does the programme include live sessions with the faculty?

Affiliations

Certification

Online
Programme