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Theater Sound Technician Course

What will I learn?

If you want to improve your skills in sound work, this course for training theatre sound people is for you. It's made for people who want to work with sound. You will learn the basics of how to design sound, making sure the sound brings out the feelings and creates the right atmosphere. You will get real experience in changing scenes using sound, adding sound effects, and layering sounds. You will learn how to set up and control theatre sound systems, fix problems, and show your sound plans to the directors. You will also learn how to understand scripts, use sound equipment, and write down your ideas clearly. Come and join us, so you can turn your love for sound into a real job.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online courses available for life
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and arrange the chapters you want to study
Set your own course schedule
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet needed

Develop skills

Enhance the practical skills listed below

Learn well how to design sound so that it has a strong effect on theatre shows.

Make soundscapes that pull people in, to make the story more emotional.

Set up and control theatre sound systems for live shows.

Quickly find and fix common sound problems.

Show and write down your sound plans clearly and carefully.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before beginning, feel free to change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional development. It is not akin to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.