Module #1 Introduction to Sound Design Overview of the role of sound design in digital media, its importance, and career opportunities
Module #2 Fundamentals of Audio Basics of sound waves, frequency, amplitude, and how they relate to sound design
Module #3 Sound Design Tools and Software Overview of popular digital audio workstations (DAWs) and software for sound design
Module #4 Microphone Types and Techniques Introduction to different types of microphones and techniques for recording high-quality audio
Module #5 Recording and Importing Audio Hands-on practice recording and importing audio into a DAW
Module #6 Editing and Cleaning Up Audio Basic editing techniques for noise reduction, EQ, and compression
Module #7 Sound Effects and Foley Introduction to creating and using sound effects and foley in digital media
Module #8 Designing Sound Effects Hands-on practice creating sound effects using various techniques and software
Module #9 Field Recording for Sound Design Techniques for capturing high-quality field recordings for sound design
Module #10 Sound Design for Animation Introduction to sound design principles and techniques specific to animation
Module #11 Sound Design for Video Games Introduction to sound design principles and techniques specific to video games
Module #12 Sound Design for Film and TV Introduction to sound design principles and techniques specific to film and TV
Module #13 Diegetic and Non-Diegetic Sound Understanding the difference between diegetic and non-diegetic sound and how to use them effectively
Module #14 Creating a Sound Design Concept Developing a sound design concept for a project, including research and reference gathering
Module #15 Creating a Sound Design Script Writing a sound design script to guide the creation of sound effects and music
Module #16 Music Composition for Digital Media Introduction to music composition principles and techniques for digital media
Module #17 Implementing Music and Sound Effects in a DAW Hands-on practice implementing music and sound effects in a DAW
Module #18 Mixing and Balancing Audio Techniques for mixing and balancing audio levels, EQ, and compression
Module #19 Mastering and Deployment Introduction to mastering and deployment techniques for delivering high-quality audio
Module #20 Collaboration and Communication Best practices for collaboration and communication with directors, producers, and other stakeholders
Module #21 Sound Design for Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Introduction to sound design principles and techniques specific to VR and AR
Module #22 Sound Design for Interactive Media Introduction to sound design principles and techniques specific to interactive media, such as installation art and exhibits
Module #23 Career Development and Portfolio Building Tips and strategies for building a sound design portfolio and advancing a career in sound design
Module #24 Industry Trends and Emerging Technologies Overview of current industry trends and emerging technologies in sound design for digital media
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Sound Design for Digital Media career
