Diploma in Electro-Sonics

This compressed programme utilizes a non-traditional approach to audio / sound engineering education. The teaching methodology is developed from an industry professionals’ perspective with regard to industry ‘relevant skills’ requirements and relevance to changing market trends. The programme adheres to the highest academic standards and quality.

This Diploma is designed to develop the technical and artistic skills of students and to teach them the intricacies of production and post production by stressing on the ‘details’ rather than the ‘common skills’. Students are taught techniques and concepts, and their skills are strengthened through creative experimentation, research and exchange of ideas. With many years of industry experience behind them, the lecturers will be able to give students close guidance through small class sizes.

The objective of the programme is to produce well-rounded, competent audio designers/artists and engineers that are capable of handling all types of commercial projects. The Diploma in Electro-Sonics educates students to work confidently in the music, film and new media industries. Graduates can look forward to career opportunities in post production, sound effects creation, sound-scaping and design, surround sound mixing, audio mastering, restoration and audio forensic work as well as other various fields in broadcast, radio, film and general new media industry.

The programme comprises of case studies and research projects that allow the stimulation and growth of individual strengths, identity and brings the students closer to real world scenarios. Students will be taught to work platform independent to maintain flexibility in their careers and use their own knowledge and skills as the most important tools of their trade.

Students will develop a professional portfolio upon graduation.

Orita.Sinclair - School of New Media Art is a School with the experience and we look forward to the opportunity in working with you.

Duration of Course:
Terms: 4 (7 weeks per term)
Weeks: 28 (excluding breaks)
Hours of Study:
Per Week: 16 hours
Total: 448 hours

This course commences with a minimum of eight students


Subjects Offered:
Principles of audio design
Psychoacoustics
Sound Measurements and Electronics
Room acoustics and sound proofing
Sound design considerations
Critical listening
Audio equipment and system operations.
Creative processing.
Production practice and project management.
Working with digital audio workstations, MIDI, Synthesis and Sampling
Post Production
Audio sweetening (enhancement, restoration and mastering)
Forensic audio
Sound for TV, Radio & Film
Sound mixing & creative considerations
Special effects creation
Sound designing for visual and aural productions
Surround sound mixing and design.
Portfolio creation

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