The hum of a light saber, the roar of a T-Rex, the clinking of coins, the beep of a button press, the howl of the wind… Sound design surrounds us in many forms: television, film, video games, radio shows, the internet, apps, robots, cars, electronic music production, theater… the list goes on. But what is sound design? Where did it come from and how has it evolved over time? How does one go about designing a sound?
 
In this module you will learn the fundamental concepts behind assembling audio source material and manipulating that source material to evoke a mood, emotion, or other response in your audience. Whether you are a student, a professional, a hobbyist, or something in between, this module will provide you with insights and strategies that will apply to any project that that has audio as a component (pro tip: that’s pretty much all of them!). Whether your project is destined for film, radio, television, web streaming, a podcast, an app store, a video game, or something hitherto unheard of: the techniques outlined in this module will teach you how to create whatever sounds you need to make your project stand out. The accompanying reference materials and training exercises will give you the practice and resources you need to get your personal production off to a great start on a solid foundation.
 
In addition to the online content, students can anticipate an average of 8-12 hours of homework, research and exercises each week.