Sound Design for the Stage

Catalog description

This introductory course provides an overview of concepts, processes, and tools in sound design for contemporary theatre. The course will cover the history of sound design, design conceptualization, storytelling, relationships to text and action, collaboration and production protocols, and introduce theatrical audio production tools and processes. Course activities will mix lecture and demonstration with practical and creative projects. Students will learn and practice design-driven operations with audio production and playback software. By the end of the course, students should be able to design, construct, and deliver simple playback-based sound designs, with an emphasis on creating work that is driven by the storytelling needs of the text and production.