Graduate Certificate - Sound Design And Production (P409)

Program Overview

George Brown College's Sound Design & Production program is a one-year postgraduate certificate designed to meet the growing demand for sound designers in the mobile entertainment and gaming industry. This program immerses students in the art of sound creation for film, television, and games, following established industry workflows. Students will develop the skills necessary to craft captivating audio experiences, working collaboratively with peers from other media programs to create sound for various projects, including short films and animations.

Program Structure

The Sound Design & Production program is structured as follows:

• Program Length: 1 year (3 semesters)
• Method of Study: Full-time
• Starting Months: September

This program offers a hands-on approach, allowing students to gain practical experience in sound design. Students will learn to master technical skills and refine their artistic style, whether recording audio in the studio or in the field. The program also emphasizes collaboration with visual production artists, enabling students to create immersive audio landscapes.

Featured Experiences

• Hands-on experience in sound creation for film, television, and games.
• Collaboration with other media programs for comprehensive project work.
• Access to studio production facilities for mixing, dialogue editing, and sound design.
• Opportunities to capture real-environment sounds and create Foley.
• Focus on mastering both technical skills and artistic expression.

Career Options

Graduates of the Sound Design & Production program can pursue various career paths in the music, film, and television industries. Potential job titles include:

• Audio Technician: Responsible for setting up and operating audio equipment for various productions.
• Multimedia Sound Technician: Works on sound design for multimedia projects, including interactive media.
• Postproduction Technician: Involved in editing and mixing audio tracks after filming is complete.
• Sound Designer: Creates soundscapes and audio effects for films, games, and other media.
• Supervising Sound Editor: Oversees the sound editing process, ensuring quality and coherence in audio production.
• Production Mixer: Balances and mixes audio during live productions or recordings.
• Dialogue Editor: Edits and enhances dialogue tracks for clarity and quality.
• Foley Mixer: Creates and records sound effects that are added to films in postproduction.
• Sound Effects Editor: Responsible for creating and editing sound effects for various media.
• Recording Mixer: Mixes recorded audio tracks to achieve the desired sound quality.
• Boom Operator: Operates the boom microphone during filming to capture high-quality audio.

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