Sound Design for Theatre
In this 4-week course, we will cover the basics of sound design using free resources - at the end of the course, each student will have a sound plot for a 10-minute play!
Jessie McKeon
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(55)
What's included
8 live meetings
8 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each week will see roughly 2 hours of homework spent creatively. This is not necessarily on the computer; some students may choose to create their sounds on a computer, but I welcome and celebrate live sound designs, too!Assessment
Final projects will be observed and provided feedback. All students will receive a certificate of completion. When a student needs a letter grade, it can be assigned and forwarded to a homeschool or other academic body.Grading
includedClass Experience
In this class, we will start from scratch and learn about sound design for theatre. There are many different types of sound design, and plays (not just musicals) have a lot more sound than one would think! Join me in my passion for bringing shows to life with sound and music, and then let your imagination shine as you develop a design of your own!
Week 1, Session 1: What is sound design? Overview, syllabus distribution
Week 1, Session 2: Script analysis from a designer's perspective, types of sounds and cues
Homework: Read your assigned 10-minute play & message from director
Week 2, Session 3: Working with a Production Team; creating concept and cohesion
Homework: Using director's note and script, create preliminary internal sound plot
Week 2, Session 4: Tools designers use (electronic and non-electronic)
Homework: finalize sound plot, begin design
Week 3, Session 5: Discuss individual work so far - What works? What isn't working? How can we help each other?
Homework: develop pre- and post-show playlists
Week 3, Session 6: The view from the booth: what happens during tech week
Homework: finalize designs for presentation next week
Week 4, Session 7: Final presentations
Week 4, Session 8: Final presentations & pack up
Example class covenant:
-We welcome and affirm learners of all abilities and all walks of life.
-We understand that our differences in opinion and learning style can lead to more dynamic learning.
-We will not tolerate hate speech, bullying, and other negative behavior toward each other.
-We will follow the classroom guidelines for Outschool that are there to keep us safe and geared toward learning.
-We will manage risk so that our class can be fun, safe, and fascinating!Learning Goals
Students will learn theatre etiquette (both in the house and backstage), collaborative creation, and improve script analysis, musicality, listening, and storytelling skills
Other Details
Supply List
I have listed my favorite free resources that can be used on most devices. It is not required that students download these resources, however - many productions include live sound effects for a much more real experience! Please do not hesitate to ask me to clarify any of these products. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR OTHER ITEMS FOR THIS CLASS. It relies on our creativity as sound designers! Each student will be sent a 10-minute play to use during class privately. These plays will be used for their final project. The remainder of materials will be placed in the classroom immediately following the class in which they are assigned.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined September, 2019
4.9
55reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I hold a BA in Performing and Visual Arts with a focus in Early British Drama and Shakespeare and have won several awards for my work in this field. In addition, I have won 3 local awards for sound design, a national Ambie award, and have been nominated for a Big Easy award in New Orleans. I have extensive experience in sound design for modern and classical plays and am highly trained in this area.Reviews
Live Group Class
$90
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
60 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-6 learners per class
