THTR 154 - Sound Design and Production for Theatre, TV, and Film

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC, CSU

This course is designed for students who want to gain an understanding and appreciation of the roles sound and sound design play in a theatrical production. Students gain an understanding in sound design, function, and aesthetics. Students learn to rig, cable, troubleshoot, strike, and maintain analog and digital audio equipment, as well as to identify and select appropriate types of microphones, cables, speakers, and sound amplification equipment for a given purpose. Electrical and operational safety receive special emphasis. Students who complete the course successfully are able to operate audio mixing consoles proficiently.