About the department
The Department of Sound for Electronic and Digital Media at SRFTI was established to address the growing need for skilled sound professionals across diverse media platforms. Recognizing the expanding scope of sound in film, television, digital content, and live broadcast, the department offers specialized training in areas such as location and studio recording, sound design, live sound, and audio post-production, tailored for the electronic and digital media industries.
Built on a foundation of technical rigour and creative exploration, the department delivers a comprehensive curriculum that covers a wide range of sound practices, preparing students to meet the evolving demands of the industry.
Programme Specific Objectives
The Sound for Electronic and Digital Media programme at SRFTI offers specialised training for aspiring sound designers and engineers, equipping them to work across film, television and digital media. This comprehensive programme combines technical instruction with creative exploration, ensuring that students master essential tools and techniques while also cultivating a personal artistic vision. Through both hands-on practice and theoretical study, students gain a thorough understanding of Sound production, from recording and editing to mixing and final output. Graduates of the programme are equipped for a variety of roles in audio-visual media or advanced studies, bringing both skill and creativity to the field.
- Comprehensive Training: Covers all essential areas of sound from pre -production to post production, including technical, creative, and theoretical foundations for a successful career in sound design.
- Hands-On Experience: Provides practice with industry-standard tools and software for recording, editing, and mixing.
- Diverse Sound Applications: Includes comprehensive exercises and projects which include recording for film and television, live sound for music and news, techniques for surround sound mixing.
- Advanced Production Skills: Prepares graduates to oversee all stages of sound production and post-production, from live recording to final mixing.
- Creative Development: Encourages students to build an unique artistic vision, experiment with new sound ideas, and challenge traditional practices.
- Skill Development for Collaboration: Focuses on building soft skills like teamwork, time management, and stress resilience, essential for high-paced production environments.
- Career and Further Study Preparation: Prepares students for immediate industry roles or advanced studies, enabling them to contribute critically and creatively across various media projects.
Faculty & Academic Support Staff
- Fully equipped sound studio with facilities for dubbing, music recording, and surround sound mixing, using state-of-the-art equipment.
- Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) setups for track laying and mixing, featuring the latest industry-standard tools.
- Professional location recording equipment including multitrack digital recorders, portable audio mixers, shotgun and wireless microphones, and more.
