Overview:

The Advanced Diploma in Sound Editor is a vocational oriented course offered by many universites across India, for new age students, who wants to make their career in the booming field of sound editor. This professional Sound Editing program is a two-year/four-semester course, which aims to equip students with the technical and creative understanding to work as sound editors in the media and entertainment industry.

Sound Editors are involved in post production whereby their main duty is to compile, alter and improve sound files for production. This entails practical training on aspects such as dialogue editing and foley, sound effects and sound design and music edited to picture.

This course will impart knowledge and skills and capacity of students in handling the tools and devices that are commonly used in the industry in order to produce excellent quality of audio track for motion pictures, television productions, commercials, and for website and social media platform use. It also to great extent pays attention to the questions of understanding artistic and technical specifics of sound to provide the audience with smooth and noninterference auditory experience.

National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level - 6

Course Curriculum:

The Advanced Diploma in Sound Editor comprises of all the subjects needed to provide a theoretical background as well as the necessary hands-on experience. Key subjects include:

1. Introduction to Sound Editing
2. Audio Recording Techniques
3. Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)
4. Dialogue Editing
5. Sound Effects and Foley
6. Music Editing and Mixing
7. Sound Design for Visual Media
8. Post-Production Workflow
9. Advance Sound Editing Techniques
10. Project Management in Sound Editing

Career Opportunities:

There is a growing talent call for sound editors in the media and entertainment industry. Upon completing the Advanced Diploma in Sound Editor, graduates will find ample opportunities in various sectors, including:

1. Film Production Studios
2. Television Channels
3. Radio Stations
4. Advertising Agencies
5. Animation Studios
6. Music Production Houses
7. Game Development Companies
8. Freelance Sound Editing
    

Job outlook for passionate and hardworking individuals in this industry is good, with chances to be employed to handle various peculiar projects in various formats. Top recruiting areas include:

1. Film Studios
2. Television Production Houses
3. Digital Media Companies
4. Advertising Firms
5. Music Studios
6. Animation and VFX Studios
7. Radio Broadcasters
8. Game Development Firms
    

The starting pay for graduates should therefore be expected to be in the region of Rs. 15, 000 – Rs. 45, 000 per month depending on the institution, location and experience.