SOUND MODULE — COURSE 02
Introduction to Sound Design and Animation Voice-Over for Beginners
A beginner-friendly practical course covering audio editing, sound libraries, Foley, voice recording and the creation of a complete sound layer for a short animation.
13 hours
2 THEORY · 10 PRACTICE · 1 EXAM
Studio + computer class
PRACTICAL FORMAT
No experience needed
ENTRY LEVEL
Official certificate
RIIMC-AUTHORISED PROGRAMME
SOUND DESIGN COURSE IN RIGA
Who is this sound design course for?
This sound design course in Riga is designed for adults and beginners interested in sound design, audio editing, animation, voice-over, or audiovisual content creation. No previous sound design, audio editing, or voice-over experience is required — basic computer skills are enough.
Outcomes
What will you learn?
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Set up audio projects, tracks and signal routing
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Edit and synchronize audio with video
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Use sound libraries, ambiences and Foley
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Record voice with proper microphone technique
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Apply simple voice and sound effects
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Complete a full sound layer for a short animation
COURSE PROGRAMME
What's inside the course?
1. Introduction to sound design and audio project setup
Role of sound in animation; DAW interface; video/audio import; track organization; dialogue bus; send and receive logic.
2. Basic audio editing, sync and sound libraries
Cut, move, copy and delete audio; fades and crossfades; synchronization with video; SFX, Foley and ambience libraries.
3. Ambiences, footsteps, synchronous sounds and designed effects
Ambience beds; footsteps by surface and rhythm; Foley principle; whoosh, impact, boom, riser, stinger and magic effects.
4. Microphone work in the studio and voice recording
Studio safety; microphone distance and pop-filter use; breath, diction and articulation warm-ups; multiple voice takes.
5. Foley workshop and voice effects
Foley planning; one-take Foley recording; simple voice effect chains; EQ, pitch, saturation, chorus, compression and reverb.
6. Final assignment: animation sound design
Integration of all audio layers; individual consultation; synchronization fixes; volume balancing.
7. Final presentation and feedback
Presentation of finished work; listening session; feedback and assessment.
WHAT YOU LEAVE WITH
A short animation — with a sound world you built.
The course concludes with a final presentation of a completed short animation fragment with voice, ambience, Foley and designed effects — reviewed in a listening session with individual feedback.
WHO TEACHES THIS COURSE
Learn from an experienced sound director.
Our teachers are active experts from Digi Media's production teams — not just lecturers.
Jekaterina Redina
Sound director and dubbing engineer with 10+ years of experience.
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Official certificate included — upon completion, each course in the Sound module concludes with an assessment and the award of Digi Media Academy certificate issued under a non-formal education programme authorised by RIIMC.
FAQ
Sound design course — common questions
Do I need any software or equipment?
No, you do not need any professional equipment. The course takes place in Digi Media’s studio, and microphones, studio equipment and course materials are provided. Participants are only asked to bring their own laptop so they can practice during the course and outside class.
Is this really for complete beginners?
Yes — this sound design course in Riga requires no previous experience; basic computer skills are enough.
What will I create during the course?
A short animation fragment with a complete sound layer: voice, ambience, Foley and designed effects — a portfolio piece you can show.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. The course ends with a final presentation and an official Digi Media certificate issued under a non-formal education programme authorised by RIIMC .
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Digi Media Academy (digimedia.studio/academy) — practical media training in Riga, Latvia. Introduction to Sound Design and Animation Voice-Over is part of the Sound module.