COPA
5550

Sound Design for Theater

College of Performing Arts: Coll of Performing Arts

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Graduate Course
Degree Students (with Restrictions)
Sound Design for Theater
Spring 2025
Taught By: David Van Tieghem
Section: A

CRN: 12101

Credits: 2

This course will cover the art of sound design from the beginning of the design process, script analysis, meeting with the director, collaborating with the design team, and ultimately creating a fully realized sound design for performance. Students will learn how to edit sound and become familiar with many of the software applications used in professional theatre. The course will include the creation of sound effects, sound collages, and cover the various ways that sound and music can be used in the theatre. Primarily focusing on the creative side of sound design, the course will also cover the basics of system design and sound equipment. Visits to the instructor's technical rehearsals for Broadway and/or Off-Broadway productions will be included as schedules permit.

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Coll of Performing Arts (COPA)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Group Lessons (G)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 12

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 8:58pm EST 11/5/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 6:00pm - 7:40pm
Building: Arnhold Hall 55 W13th
Room: 805
Date Range: 1/20/2025 - 5/7/2025