Description
Sound designers develop a sound design concept for a performance and supervise the execution of it. Their work is based on research and artistic vision. Their design is influenced by and influences other designs and must be conform with these designs and the overall artistic vision. Therefore, the designers work closely with artistic directors, operators and the artistic team. Sound designers prepare audio fragments to be used in a performance, which can involve recording, composing, manipulating and editing. Sound designers develop plans, cue lists and other documentation to support the operators and production crew. Sound designers sometimes also work as autonomous artists, creating sound art outside a performance context.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
update design results during rehearsalsdevelop design ideas cooperativelyuse audio reproduction softwareattend rehearsalsmonitor developments in technology used for designpresent artistic design proposalsmix sound in a live situationunderstand artistic conceptsrecord multi-track soundanalyse music scorekeep up with trendswork safely with mobile electrical systems under supervisionsafeguard artistic quality of performanceconduct costume researchperform quality control of design during a runwork ergonomicallypropose improvements to artistic productionmix multi-track recordingsoperate an audio mixing consoleuse communication equipmentuse specialised design softwareprogram sound cuesuse technical documentationcoach staff for running the performancecommunicate during showmeet deadlinesdevelop design conceptprevent fire in a performance environmentplan audiovisual recordingcontextualise artistic workanalyse a scriptwork with respect for own safetyverify feasibilityoperate sound liveadapt to artists' creative demandsmonitor sociological trendsanalyse the scenographydevelop an artistic frameworkwork safely with chemicalscoordinate audio system programmesdefine artistic approachanalyse the artistic concept based on stage actionsresearch new ideasadapt existing designs to changed circumstancesanalyse the need for technical resourcesset up equipment in a timely mannerrecord musicmanage personal professional developmentorganise resources for artistic productionensure safety of mobile electrical systemsprospect new customersadapt artistic plan to locationcalculate design costsset up a multi-track recordinglead a teamwork safely with machinesmonitor mixing in a live situationfollow safety procedures when working at heightskeep personal administrationprovide technical documentationdraw up artistic productionperform soundcheckstranslate artistic concepts to technical designsupdate budgettechnically design a sound systemread musical scoredevelop professional networkuse personal protection equipmenttune up wireless audio systemsset up basic recordingset up sound reinforcement systemdevelop drama production processdocument your own practice