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Production Sound for Directors

FILM TV X 476.271

Find out how to understand and utilize the nuances of sound design from production to post-production including equipment instructing, listening demonstrations, microphone characteristics, editing/mixing, and more.

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Fall
Spring
Live Online
Starting at $620.00
As few as 4 weeks
2.0

What you can learn.

  • Understand the nature of sound and its aesthetics, especially from an independent director's point of view
  • Discover what can be fixed in post and what can't for a sound designer
  • Learn the workflow pattern for quality sound in all facets of production
  • Develop practical techniques for quality sound applicable to multiple kinds of productions

About this course:

The importance of quality sound in a movie cannot be overstated. Of particular interest to directors and independent filmmakers who want to understand the production and post-production workflow, this overview course covers such topics as the nature of sound and its aesthetics, microphone characteristics, the sound recording chain, budgeting and scheduling, and what can be fixed in post versus what can only be done during production. Instruction includes equipment and listening demonstrations. Many of the practical techniques presented are suitable for student productions.

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Ashley Maria
404700
Fee:
$620.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Sat Oct 4, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Oct 11, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Oct 18, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Oct 25, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Ashley Maria
404701
Fee:
$620.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

The Saturday of Thanksgiving will be skipped (Nov 29th)

Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after November 24, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Sat Nov 15, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Nov 22, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Nov 29, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Dec 6, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Dec 13, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

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