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!