The evening sound course deals with the practical application of sound recording and mixing techniques. The course is intensive and pitched at industry standards.
Classes will be held in CityVarsity’s Pro Tools Lab with 25 Pro Tools workstations. Basic principals will be the same for all makes of software and hardware and this course is not program (Pro Tools) specific.
The course is aimed at students who have (or plan to have) their own studios, have their own bands or want to record and mix music (live or in a studio).
The BSE module of the course starts with the basics and is perfect for those who are just starting out.
The course consists of 4 modules: Basic principles of Sound Engineering (BSE)
Multi-track Music Mixing (MMM)
Band Recording Principles: (BRP)
Post Production Sound: (PPS)
These modules can be done separately or as one complete course.
Successful completion of the BSE basic course will a prerequisite for entering into the other courses.
The courses MMM, BRP and PPS will run concurrently over 4 weeks.
The facilities at CityVarsity are state-of-the-art.
Course outline
Basic principles of Sound Engineering (BSE)
Introduction to sound (Basic Concepts) Introduction to Pro Tools – the industry standard Tools used for mixing Gain and level setting Panning EQ Limiters, Compressors Gates, Expanders Reverb, Delays and other effects Microphone Techniques
Multi-track Music Mixing (MMM)
Hardware – Mixing Desk, Compressors, etc Mixing Environment and Techniques. Advanced Mixing Techniques. Hands-on mixing Basic Mastering PA systems and live mixing
Band Recording Principles: (BRP)
Multi-channel recording: music productions Microphone placement for drums & other instruments. Basic recording techniques. Advanced recording techniques.
Post Production Sound: (PPS)
Sound for radio and movies Theater of the mind and radio ads. Pre and post production requirements and sound design theory. Sound design practical demonstration. Creating your own sound effects. Mixing to picture.
Lecturer
The course is run by Ari Terblanche. He is a professional sound engineer as well as a musician. He is well versed in recording and production techniques. He will take the students through all the practical elements of sound recording which will culminate in a final multi-track mix session.
Admission requirements
English proficiency Basic computer skills
COURSE INFORMATION
Basic principles of Sound Engineering: (BSE)
Pre-requisite for all other courses.
Commencement date 10 August 2010
Code SE210
Days Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings
Duration 4 weeks
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings
Times 17:30 – 20:30, Tuesday and Thursdays and Wednesdays
10:00 – 13:00, Saturdays
Course fee R4000.00
NB* MMM, BRP and PPS will take place during the last 4 weeks of the course.
Multi-track Music Mixing: (MMM)
Commencement date 24 August 2010
Code MMM210
Days Tuesday
Duration 4 weeks
Times 17:30 – 20:30
10:00 – 13:00, Saturdays (Practical)
Course fee R2000.00
Band Recording Principles: (BRP)
Commencement date 07 September 2010
Code BRP210
Days Wednesday, no practical.
Duration 4 weeks
Times 17:30 – 20:30,
Course fee R3000.00
Post Production Sound: (PPS)
Commencement date 28 September 2010
Code PPS210
Days Thursday,
Duration 4 weeks
Times 17:30 – 20:30
10:00 – 13:00, Saturdays (Practical)
Course fee R3000.00
Sound recording and mixing course as a whole: (BSE,MMM,BRP,PPS)
Commencement date 10 August 2010
Code SOE210
Wednesday (pps), Tuesday and Thursday and Sat morning
The course is run by Ari Terblanche. He is a professional sound engineer as well as a musician. He is well versed in recording and production techniques. He will take the students through all the practical elements of sound recording ...
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