SOUND MODULE — COURSE 02
Introduction to Sound Design and Animation Voice-Over for Beginners
A beginner-friendly practical course on audio editing, sound libraries, Foley, voice recording and creating 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 — 2 h
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 — 2 h
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 — 2 h
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 — 2 h
Studio safety; microphone distance and pop-filter use; breath, diction and articulation warm-ups; multiple voice takes.
5. Foley workshop and voice effects — 2 h
Foley planning; one-take Foley recording; simple voice effect chains; EQ, pitch, saturation, chorus, compression and reverb.
6. Final assignment: animation sound design — 2 h
Integration of all audio layers; individual consultation; synchronization fixes; volume balancing.
7. Final presentation and feedback — 1 h
Presentation of finished work; listening session; feedback and assessment.
WHAT YOU LEAVE WITH
A short animation — with a sound world you built.
The course ends 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 a working sound director.
Our teachers are active experts from Digi Media's production teams — not just lecturers.
Jekaterina Redina
10 years of experience in audiovisual production — sound direction, recording and post-production for real client projects in Digi Media’s studios.
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Official certificate included — each completed course in the Sound module concludes with an assessment and a Digi Media Academy certificate issued under a non-formal education programme authorised by RIIMC. Learn how our certificates work →
FAQ
Sound design course — common questions
Do I need any software or equipment?
No. The course runs in Digi Media’s studio and computer class — all software, microphones and materials are provided.
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 Academy certificate issued under a non-formal education programme authorised by RIIMC (recommended minimum attendance: 80%).
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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.