Join sound designer and composer, Sam Porter, in this introductory Spark Session on Sound Design!

A sound designer is responsible for creating and sourcing the sound elements in a project. A sound designer may also work as musical director. Some of their tasks include:

Sourcing or creating both diegetic (heard within the world of the story eg. A radio playing, birds chirping) and non-diegetic (external to the world of the story, eg. Soundtrack) sounds as needed
Working with the director, musical director, and other creatives to ensure director’s vision is achieved with sound elements
Programming the sound design for technical operation in shows

In this 2-hour Spark Session, you’ll learn about the process of creating a sound design, the key programs and methods to designing sounds, and the important role that sound plays in world-building and setting a tone for a show.

About Sam

Sam is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and sound designer living on Boonwurrung land.

He holds a Diploma of Music Industry (sound production) from RMIT as well as an Arts/Music degree in Philosophy and Music Composition (Monash University).

Sound design/composition credits include Blackrock, 2022 (Platform Arts) Nothing, 2022 (fortyfivedownstairs) no pub intended, 2022 (solo art exhibition by Cat Lawrance), Awakening, 2017 (Monash Uni Student Theatre/fortyfivedownstairs) and a myriad of other shows through Monash Uni.

He has also previously acted in theatre performances with Monash Uni Student Theatre, at fortyfivedownstairs and at the Midsumma Festival.

Health and Safety

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