Course Summary
This course focuses on the technical aspects of immersive sound design for film, specifically in post-production for film production and episodic narratives. You will gain proficiency in advanced spatial audio techniques, editing, mixing for various formats, including stereo and Dolby Atmos, as well the use of dialogue, background, foley, sound effects, and music.
The course explores the integration of immersive sound design with visual storytelling, music, and sound effects and how to enhance narrative impact. You will produce an audio-visual show reel, showcasing the acquired skills for potential employment in the field of film sound design. Graduates may pursue opportunities in post-production facilities as sound designers, dialogue editors, or re-recording mixers.
The Certificate in Immersive Sound Design for Film offers professional training and upskilling in Dolby Atmos. The tutor on this course is sound designer, re-recording mixer and composer, Aza Hand. Aza Hand is an award winning composer and sound designer with over 15 years experience working across an eclectic mix of feature film, television, animation and advertising. He recently won a IFTA Award for his work on ‘Kneecap’ in addition to previous awards for ‘The Sparrow’, ‘Son’, ‘The Writing in the Sky’ and a MPSE Golden Reel Award for ‘Game of Thrones’.
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Entry Requirements
This course is suitable for students who have a recognised undergraduate degree, issued at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), in a related area (Music, Music Production, Sound).
If you do not have a L8 (BA degree) we have routes through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process for applicants who can demonstrate equivalent professional experience in this area for 2-5 years.
This is not a course for beginners: applicants must have been working professionally in a related area of post-production, sound design, mixing for a minimum of 2 years. Experience with and knowledge of mixing 5.1 in Pro Tools is highly desirable.
Application Details
IADT
Application Date:
02/06/2025
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Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
