STANDARD COMPETENCIES

 

 

 1. Demonstrate advanced ability in sound effects editing and recording.

 2. Demonstrate advanced usage of Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software.

 3. Demonstrate advanced programming of sound cue playback software.

 4. Implement comprehensive script analysis for sound design.

 5. Demonstrate knowledge of acoustics and psycho-acoustics.

 6. Employ sound system design and evaluation for sound.

 7. Use digital mixing consoles for advanced sound design.

 8. Create complete sound designs for one- and two-act plays.

 9. Program and operate sound designs in theatre.

 10. Set up and maintain sound systems.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE

 

 I. Advanced topics in the use of Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software

     A. Sound effect recording

     B. Sound effect editing

     C. Sound effect manipulation and modification

 II. Advanced topics in sound cue playback software

     A. Layer of sound cues for realism

     B. Multi-channel playback

     C. Combining live and recorded sound

     D. Recorded sound and media

 III. Comprehensive script analysis

     A. Designing for a one-act play

     B. Designing for a two-act play

 IV. Introduction to acoustics and psycho-acoustics

 V. Sound system design using design software

 VI. Sound system evaluation using evaluation software

 VII. Digital mixing consoles programming

 VIII. Wireless microphone techniques for theatre

 IX. Theatre sound system setup

     A. Evaluation

     B. Maintenance

 X. Use of networking solutions in sound systems for theatre