This workshop continues from the basic Sound Design Bootcamp and builds on the previously explored sound design principles, techniques, software and ideas discussed. The advanced course starts off with a short overview of theoretical principles of digital sound, recording and editing techniques, mixing, effects and mastering.

Next follows a more in depth look at constructing good musical compositions in various scenarios. How to plan the overall structure of a soundtrack within the context that it is used for, the layers, the individual motives, the individual sound effects all to complement the overall mood.

A part of the workshop is also dedicated to advanced editing of spatial and other musical effects to create depth, balance and an overall convincing mix. Musical timing and working with musical metre and musical time in a more traditional sense during the editing and soundtrack creation process is also explored.

The course is suitable for participants of the previous Sound Design Bootcamp or anyone working in the arts or with sound who would like to further their editing/digital music creation skill and already has some knowledge of the basics. The student learns through doing and is expected to complete the course with a finished creation. This way a lot of technical and other information is covered whilst allowing for individual interests and creativity to be explored.

The Advanced Sound Design Bootcamp will happen in four sessions over a two day bootcamp, covering the following topics:

Session 1

Recap of basic theoretical principles of digital sound, basic recording principles, basic principles of editing and mixing using fun musical examples. Practical: Participants choose to create a short piece of music, a radio drama or a soundtrack for a short scene from a film. At this point they choose the project and make a sketch of the idea, the outline of the timeline, mood and other first creative impressions.

Session 2

How to construct good musical compositions in various scenarios. Analysis of brilliant soundtracks and musical works. Discussion on planning the overall structure of a soundtrack within the context that it is used for. Designing the layers, the individual motives, the individual sounds and how they relate to each other.

Session 3

Advanced editing of spatial and other musical effects to create depth, balance and an overall convincing mix. Musical timing and working with musical metre and musical time in a more traditional sense during the editing and soundtrack creation process is also explored.

Session 4

Practical: Participants choose to create a short piece of music, a radio drama or a soundtrack for a short scene from a film. Throughout each session participants get time for hands-on practice and experimentation of the ideas that are presented. Now they get to test drive their new skills. Final – saving and exporting files to various industry standard formats including .wav, .aiff, .mp3, .mov and .mpeg.

Lecturer

Cobi van Tonder

How to apply

Ten places per workshop. Please register one week in advance. Contact: Administrator, Arts Technology Research Laboratory, phone: 01 896 4921,atrl@tcd.ie

Fee

€160. A concession rate of €120 is available to students, unemployed persons and those in receipt of a social welfare pension.

Date, time and place

Saturday, 30 November 2013, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 December 2013, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. in the Arts Technology Research Laboratory, Unit 13/14 Trinity Technology and Enterprise Campus, Pearse Street, Dublin 2.

Duration

Two days