DL147 - Certificate Immersive Sound
Design for Film
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What is Immersive Sound Design for Film?
Gain proficiency in advanced spatial audio techniques, editing, mixing for various formats, including stereo and Dolby Atmos, as well the use of dialogue, background, foley, sound effects, and music.
The course explores the integration of immersive sound design with visual storytelling, music, and sound effects and how to enhance narrative impact. You will make a short portfolio piece demonstrating the use of Dolby Atmos.
Graduates may pursue opportunities in post-production facilities as sound designers, dialogue editors, or re-recording mixers.
The Certificate in Immersive Sound Design for Film offers professional training and upskilling in Dolby Atmos. The tutor on this course is sound designer, re-recording mixer and composer, Aza Hand.
What will I study?
Working with an industry tutor and peers, you will learn about advanced spatial audio techniques, specifically Dolby Atmos and understand its application in film production and episodic narratives.
Indicative content includes:
How to use advanced spatial audio techniques and apply them to create three-dimensional soundscapes.
Mixing Stereo 5.1 (surround), 7.1 and 7.1.4 (Dolby Atmos); Pro Tools
How to integrate immersive sound design with visual storytelling, music, sound effects to enhance narrative impact and audience immersion
The importance of collaborating with other production departments to ensure a cohesive and immersive audio-visual experience.
Understanding multiple specifications for delivering audio visual final content.
How will I be assessed?
Project-Based Learning
This Certificate is made up of Continuous Assessment (40%) supported by a terminal Project (60%).
Indicative assignments for CA are as follows:
Formative Assessment: Interim pitch and presentation of ideas: 40%
Summative Assessment: Final Project: 60%
This Certificate is awarded on a Pass/Fail basis. There are no written exams, assessments will be in studio. On successful completion you will be awarded a L9 Certificate in Professional Skills: Immersive Sound Design for Film.