{"id":69,"date":"2020-06-29T21:15:33","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T01:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.ryerson.ca\/productionhandbook\/chapter\/sound-designer\/"},"modified":"2021-08-26T13:37:44","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T17:37:44","slug":"sound-designer","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/productionhandbook\/chapter\/sound-designer\/","title":{"raw":"SOUND DESIGNER","rendered":"SOUND DESIGNER"},"content":{"raw":"
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THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THIS POSITION WILL INCLUDE THE COMMUNICATION STANDARDS INCLUDED IN THE LIGHTING\/SOUND DESIGN SECTION OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT:<\/p>\r\n

Associated Designers of Canada, A.D.C. Standards and Working Procedures<\/p>\r\n

THIS POSITION IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONTRACT.<\/p>\r\n

The SOUND DESIGNER<\/strong>, a member of the production's design team, is jointly responsible for the artistic concept and, through the Audio department, the technical execution of sound cues and effects. In addition to creating the \u201csound environment\u201d that supports the DIRECTOR\u2019S <\/strong>or CHOREOGRAPHER\u2019S <\/strong>vision, the SOUND DESIGNER <\/strong>designs the sound system, specifying equipment and playback methodology. The building of show tapes may be done by the DESIGNER<\/strong>, or delegated to the HEAD OF AUDIO<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n

Conceptual direction and input comes from the DIRECTOR <\/strong>or CHOREOGRAPHER<\/strong>, who, with the SET<\/strong>, COSTUME<\/strong>, LIGHTING <\/strong>and SOUND DESIGNERS<\/strong>, works toward a unified and cohesive look for the show. As well as putting their individual concepts and styles on stage, all designers must work to support the DIRECTOR'S <\/strong>and\/or CHOREOGRAPHER'S <\/strong>vision.<\/p>\r\n

Designers do not fit clearly into the theatre hierarchy: although production staff works to realize their designs, designers do not supervise in a management sense. All requests for unapproved work or changes to the design resulting in increased costs must be negotiated with Production Management (for budget and scheduling implications), Technical Direction (for overall technical implications) and Heads of Department (for delegation and supervision of staff). The SOUND DESIGNER <\/strong>works very closely with the HEAD OF AUDIO<\/strong>, and both are responsible for executing the design by managing the crew and time assigned to the Audio department.<\/p>\r\n

The SOUND DESIGNER <\/strong>is in regular contact with the DIRECTOR <\/strong>or CHOREOGRAPHER, PRODUCTION MANAGER, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, STAGE MANAGER, HEAD OF <\/strong>AUDIO, <\/strong>and other DESIGNERS<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n

At the School, all DESIGNERS <\/strong>must sign a contract, indicating acceptance of all duties and obligations, and outlining design due dates. Failure to perform according to contractual obligations may lead to academic penalty.<\/p>\r\n

The responsibilities of the SOUND DESIGNER <\/strong>shall include but not be limited to:<\/p>\r\nPRIOR TO REHEARSAL<\/strong>\r\n