Diploma in Sound Engineering – Complete Course Description

The Diploma in Sound Engineering at FTIH Film School is a comprehensive, industry-oriented program designed for aspiring sound designers, music producers, audio editors, and studio engineers. This course takes you from the fundamentals of sound to advanced professional techniques used in films, music albums, commercials, OTT, and live recordings.

With hands-on training in state-of-the-art studios, industry-grade equipment, DAWs, and real-time projects, students gain complete mastery over recording, editing, mixing, mastering, and sound production.

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 What You Will Learn

1. Introduction to Sound

Build a strong foundation in audio principles.

• Importance of sound & how it travels
• Ear training & identifying musical instruments
• Understanding white noise & pink noise

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 2. Studio Equipment & Technology

Get practical knowledge of every tool used by professional sound engineers.

• Types of cables & studio cabling
• Soldering basics
• Analog routing & audio connections
• Miking techniques
• Analog & digital studio equipment

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 3. Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)

Master modern digital audio workflows used worldwide.

• Bit rate & sample rate
• Modes, counters & essential DAW rules
• Sends, inserts & I/Os
• Track types, formats & functions
• Dubbing workflow
• Plugins, effects & processing

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 4. Music Theory for Audio Engineers

Build the musical sense needed for clean, professional sound.

• Tempo & metre
• Song recording techniques
• Routing
• Scale formation
• Instrumental recording

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 5. Mixing & Mastering

Learn the art of producing broadcast-quality audio.

• Automation
• Song mixing (vocals, instruments, effects)
• Film mixing (background score, dialogues, SFX)
• Mastering for all platforms
• Audio streaming formats

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 6. Consoles & Audio Controllers

Understand how audio is controlled in professional environments.

• Analog & digital consoles
• Audio controllers
• Recorders, plugin processors & patchbays

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 7. Sound Effects (SFX)

Create cinema-quality sound effects from scratch.

• Ambience & atmosphere recording
• Line sound effects
• Sync sound
• Foley creation

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 8. Speakers & Amplifiers

Learn how speakers shape audio output.

• Near-field & far-field speakers
• Graphic equalizer usage

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 9. Music Production

Get hands-on with modern music-making tools & techniques.

• Rhythm programming
• Synthesizers
• MIDI production
• Background scoring

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 10. Paralleling & Synchronisation

Techniques for syncing audio with video and multiple systems.

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 11. Acoustics & Studio Design

Learn how to design professional recording studios.

• Acoustic treatment
• Soundproofing
• Studio layout planning

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 12. DTS & Surround Sound

Explore immersive cinematic audio formats.

• Speaker placement & cabling
• Routing
• DTS mixing
• DTS mastering

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 Who Is This Course For?

• Aspiring sound engineers
• Music producers
• Film & video editors
• Content creators
• Podcasters
• Musicians planning home studios
• Anyone passionate about audio

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 Why Choose FTIH?

• Real-time studio training
• Experienced sound engineers as faculty
• Hands-on projects in films & music
• Career-focused curriculum
• Internship & industry exposure