Sound Artist ICT Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Sound Artist Do?
Sound artists use sound as a main creative medium. They express, through the creation of sounds, their intention and identity. Sound art is interdisciplinary in nature and takes on hybrid forms.
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Where Do I Start?
Intellectual Property Law
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Sound Artist
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialIntellectual Property Law knowledge
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
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EssentialLabour Legislation knowledge
Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.
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EssentialAcoustics knowledge
The study of sound, its reflection, amplification and absorption in a space.
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EssentialArt History knowledge
The history of art and artists, the artistic trends throughout centuries and their contemporary evolutions.
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EssentialConfer On Artwork skill
Introduce and discuss the nature and content of art work, achieved or to be produced with an audience, art directors, catalogue editors, journalists, and other parties of interest.
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EssentialContextualise Artistic Work skill
Identify influences and situate your work within a specific trend which may be of an artistic, aesthetic, or philosophical natures. Analyse the evolution of artistic trends, consult experts in the …
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EssentialEdit Recorded Sound skill
Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.
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EssentialGather Reference Materials For Artwork skill
Gather samples of the materials you expect to use in the creation process, especially if the desired piece of art necessitates the intervention of qualified workers or specific production processes.
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EssentialRecord Music skill
Record a sound or musical performance in a studio or live environment. Use the appropriate equipment and your professional judgment to capture the sounds with optimal fidelity.
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EssentialUse Audio Reproduction Software skill
Operate software and equipment that transform and reproduce digital, analogue sounds and sound waves into the desired perceivable audio to be streamed.
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EssentialCoordinate Activities In Audio Recording Studio skill
Monitor the daily operations in a audio recording studio. Make sure that persons involved in recording studio activities can produce the desired quality of sound according to customer specifications. Ensure …
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EssentialManage Electronic Logistics For Sound Equipment skill
Manage electronic logistics of sound equipment used for broadcasting, mixing, and taping.
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EssentialManage Sound Quality skill
Perform sound checks. Set up audio equipment for optimal sound output before as well as during performance. Regulate the volume during broadcasts by controlling the audio equipment
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EssentialMix Multi-track Recordings skill
Mix recorded sound from several sources using a mix panel, and edit it to obtain the desired mix.
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EssentialMix Sound In A Live Situation skill
Mix audio signals from multiple sound sources during rehearsals or in a live situation.
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EssentialOperate Sound Live skill
Operate sound system and audio devices during rehearsals or in a live situation.
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EssentialOperate The Sound In The Rehearsal Studio skill
Create cues for any sound technicians and verify their understanding of them. If no sound crew are available, use others' cues to operate the sound system.
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EssentialPerform Technical Sound Check skill
Prepare and run a technical sound check before rehearsals or live shows. Check instrument setup and ensure correct functioning of the audio equipment. Anticipate possible technical problems during a live …
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EssentialProgram Sound Cues skill
Program sound cues and rehearse sound states before or during rehearsals.
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EssentialSet Up A Multi-track Recording skill
Make the necessary preparations to record music or other sounds on several tracks.
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EssentialSet Up Basic Recording skill
Set up a basic stereo audio recording system.
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Optional Skills (5 of 12 displayed)
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OptionalAssess Conservation Needs skill
Assess and list the needs for conservation/restoration, in relation to current use and planned future use.
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OptionalDevelop Artistic Project Budgets skill
Developing artistic project budgets for approval, estimating deadlines and material costs.
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OptionalDevelop Educational Activities skill
Develop speeches, activities and workshops in order to foster access and comprehension to the artistic creation processes. It can address a particular cultural and artistic event such as a show …
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OptionalDevelop Educational Resources skill
Create and develop educational resources for visitors, school groups, families and special interest groups.
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OptionalKeep Personal Administration skill
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
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OptionalParticipate In Artistic Mediation Activities skill
Participate in cultural and artistic mediation activities: announce the activity, give a presentation or talk related to a piece of art or an exhibition, teach a class or a group, …
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OptionalParticipate In Music Studio Recordings skill
Take part in recording sessions in music studios.
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OptionalPlan Art Educational Activities skill
Plan and implement artistic facilities, performance, venues and museum-related educational activities and events.
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OptionalPresent Exhibition skill
Present an exhibition and give educational lectures in a comprehensible way that is attractive to the public.
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OptionalPropose Improvements To Artistic Production skill
Assess past artistic activities with a view to improving future projects.
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OptionalConfer With Event Staff skill
Communicate with staff members at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
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OptionalRecord Multi-track Sound skill
Recording and mixing audio signals from different sound sources on a multi-track recorder.
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