Sound Designer ICT Technicians

Adapt an existing design to changed circumstances and ensure that the artistic quality of the original design is reflected in the final result.

Work with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it. Make full use of your talents and skills to reach the best possible result.

Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.

Analysing the score, form, themes and structure of a piece of music.

Analyse the artistic concept, form and structure of a live performance based on observation during rehearsals or improvisation. Create a structured base for the design process of a specific production.

Analyse the selection and distribution of material elements on a stage.

Give instructions to all team members about how they should run the performance.

Efficient communication during live performance, anticipate any possible malfunctioning.

Research information to develop new ideas and concepts for the design of a specific production. Read scripts and consult directors and other production staff members, in order to develop design …

Share and develop design ideas with the artistic team. Conceptualise new ideas independently and with others. Present your idea, gain feedback and take it into account. Make sure the design …

Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.

Identify and explore recent developments in technology and materials used in the live performance industry, in order to create an up-to-date technical background for one's personal design work.

Identify and investigate sociological trends and movements in society.

Operate an audio mixing system during rehearsals or during live performances.

Control and ensure the quality of design results during a run.

Prepare and present detailed design suggestions for a specific production to a mixed group of people, including technical, artistic and management staff.

Assess past artistic activities with a view to improving future projects.

Thorough research for information to develop new ideas and concepts for the design of a specific production based.

Updating the design results based on observation of the stage image during the rehearsals, especially where the different designs and the action are integrated.

Set up, test and operate different types of communication equipment such as transmission equipment, digital network equipment, or telecommunications equipment.

Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Mix recorded sound from several sources using a mix panel, and edit it to obtain the desired mix.

Mix audio signals from multiple sound sources during rehearsals or in a live situation.

Operate sound system and audio devices during rehearsals or in a live situation.

Make the necessary arrangements to record music.

Program sound cues and rehearse sound states before or during rehearsals.

Recording and mixing audio signals from different sound sources on a multi-track recorder.

Interpret an artistic plan and verify whether the described design can be executed.

Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.

Recommended Books

1 book

Copyright in the Music Industry

Hayleigh Bosher

2021

Preview

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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Handbook to the Labour Laws

New Zealand

2025

Adjust plans to other locations with regards to the artistic concept.

Define and make a list of the required resources and equipment based on the technical needs of the production.

Documenting your own work practice for different purposes like assessment, time management, job application etc.

File and document a production in all its phases right after the performance period so that it can be reproduced and all relevant information remains accessible.

Take the necessary precautions while providing temporary power distribution independently. Measure and power up an installation.

Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these …

File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.

Lead, supervise and motivate a group of people, in order to meet the expected results within a given timeline and with the foreseen resources in mind.

Coordinate human, material and capital resources within artistic productions, based on the given documentation e.g. scripts.

Prepare and distribute documentation to ensure all people involved in the production receive relevant and up-to-date information.

Read the musical score during rehearsal and live performance.

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.

Cooperate with the artistic team in order to facilitate the transition from the creative vision and its artistic concepts to a technical design.

Make sure that a given budget remains up to date using most recent and most accurate information. Anticipate possible variations and ensure that the set budgetary goals can be reached …

Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

Apply the safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the prevention measures and risks to your own personal health and safety.

Monitor mixing in a live audio situation, under own responsibility.

Test the sound equipment of a venue to ensure smooth operation during the performance. Cooperate with performers to make sure the venue equipment is adjusted for the requirements of the …

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 …

Make the necessary preparations to record music or other sounds on several tracks.

Set up a basic stereo audio recording system.

Set up an analogue sound reinforcement system in a live situation.

Set up, test and operate a complex audio system, based on a given sound concept. This could be a permanent as well as a temporary installation.

Tune up a wireless audio system in a live situation.