NNC.0V: Sound Design

About this Program

Aspiring sound designer? Learn how to create the perfect sounds for video games, television, films and much more with the Sound Design program at Trebas Institute Quebec Inc. Our instructors are constantly working to update the program to keep you at the cutting edge of the industry. Additionally, our team are trained in state-of-the-art recording and editing equipment to help you thrive in any aspect of today’s modern recording industry. As a result, you’ll be ready to take on roles including a sound mixer, Foley artist and much more.

Program Overview

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 1
Term 2
Term 3

Overview of Term 1

During your first term, you will focus on the following: principles of audio theory and how sound reacts through the signal path, the fundamentals of music theory and how to improve critical listening, MIDI language as it is used for creating and arranging music (along with learning how to use the related software programs), as well as studio recording techniques in a professional studio with real musicians.

Audio Processing and Signal Path – 45 hours
MIDI Studio – 45 hours
Music Theory and Culture – 45 hours
Studio Recording Techniques – 45 hours

Overview of Term 2

The second term will enable you to consider the foundations of sound design using various techniques such as differential synthesis and digital sampling, sound design techniques for DJ and live performance applications and audio post-production techniques to mix audio tracks, sound effects, music and dialogue in timed synchronization with video. You’ll also focus on the advanced functionalities of Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) such as Pro Tools.

Audio Post-Production – 60 hours
Digital Studio – 45 hours
Sampling and Synthesis – 45 hours
Digital Music Production and Beatmaking – 45 hours

Overview of Term 3

Your final semester will cover: advanced techniques to design custom sounds using differential, additive, spectral, granular synthesis and digital sampling, sound design for video games including creating complex interactive mechanisms that respond to changes and player's choices within the game, the structure of the audio industry and how to effectively advance your career within it as well as how to produce music using cutting-edge, industry-standard music production software programs.

Audio Integration for Video Games – 45 hours
Sound Design for DJs – 45 hours
Advanced Sound Creation Techniques – 45 hours
Audio Industry – 45 hours

Please note that Trebas Institute Quebec Inc. reserves the right to modify the content of this program.

Skills and Competencies

Throughout the sound design course, you will develop a range of skills and be able to perform a range of sound-design tasks. Some of these include:

Sound design for visual media (film, TV, video games, etc.)
Foley (the reproduction of everyday sounds) for visual media
Sound recording and mixing
Operating industry-standard digital audio software programs
Audio post-production for film and video
Assessing the acoustics of a room or studio space

Music production (music theory, composition, electronic production tools, etc.)
Sound for DJ applications (creating loops, sound effects, etc.)
Ear training
Effectively navigating the audio industry
Career development activities

Career Outlook

Our graduates pursue successful careers in the following roles:

Audio post-production supervisor
Electronic music producer
Foley artist
Sound designer for music
Sound designer for visual media (film, TV, video games, etc.)
Sound mixer/editor

student using a hardware to control audio

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