Rose Bruford College’s performance sound department is unique in its ability to design sound for a wide range of events and theatre based productions. Working in purpose-built digital recording studios, you will be introduced to essential techniques and skills of the sound designer and mixing engineer. From sound reinforcement to sound effects, you will gain the skills and understanding to progress your audio ideas to the full. Teaching also includes a theatre day visit to a major West-end production, under the tutorship of the production’s Sound Number 1, where the sound system will be explained and demonstrated. The course is designed to enable you undertake the role of Sound Designer and Operator, be it at your local amateur society, or as a basis for further training or progression into the professional theatre and entertainment industry.
Theatre Sound Theory and Sound for Musical Theatre course content is delivered by Digby Shaw, a highly experienced West-End Sound Operator (Mamma Mia, Grease, Jersey Boys, Rock Of Ages) and teacher who has delivered sound courses internationally. He is a visiting tutor on the BA (Hons) Performance Sound course at Rose Bruford College. Concert Sound, Studio Mixing Techniques and Creating Sound Effects & Soundscapes course content is delivered by Ben Davies, an experienced sound designer, musician and a member of the Higher Education Academy. Ben is Programme Director for the BA Performance Sound programme at Rose Bruford and draws upon his international experience to deliver a course, which will be exciting and provide you with plenty of hands on experience.
£370 non-residential
£500 residential
Duration
One week
Term
Start
23rd - 27th July, 2012
How to Apply
Please contact the College on:
020 8308 2658
or email lisa.knightsbridge@bruford.ac.uk
£370 non-residential
£500 residential
Career Progression
Excellent for those preparing to go to Drama School or wishing to build on prior experience