A Sound Recordist is a person who operates electronic equipment which record sound. A Sound Recordist places microphones in position and connects them to recording equipment, Typically, the work of a Sound Recordist is further edited by a sound mixer.
Personal Competencies
• You have a creative bent of mind
• You are good with gadgets
• You are comfortable working in groups
• You enjoy working with sounds, music and tunes
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Arts (BA.) in Broadcasting and Digital Media followed by Diploma in TV and Sound Engineering
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the department of filmmaking
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, Maharashtra
2. Biju Pattnaik Film and Television Institute of Odisha, Cuttack, Odisha
3. Pandit Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts, Rohtak, Haryana
4. Sitabai Arts Commerce and Science College, Akola, Maharashtra
5. Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra
6. Government Film & Television Institute, Bangaluru, Karnataka
7. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
8. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT), Noida, Uttar Pradesh
2. Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar, Punjab
3. Sanjeev Agrawal Global Educational University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
4. Whistling Woods International, Mumbai, Maharashtra
5. AAFT University of Media and Arts, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
6. Annapurna College of film and Media, Hyderabad, Telangana
7. Bridge Academy College of Media and fine Arts, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8. CREO Valley School of film and Television, Bangaluru, Karnataka
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 25,000-18,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
•Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Media and Entertainment Companies, Radio Stations, Television Channels
Work Environment: Your work hours would typically depend on the shoot hours of the show/movie/commercial the crew is working on. It is typically 8 to 9 hours per day with shift system available. You would have to work outdoors often.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Jubin Raj was a Computer Science Engineer who graduated from Kerala University in 2012. His inclination towards Audio Designing led him to pursue a Diploma course in Audio Recording and Sound Design from Ramoji Academy of Film and Television, Hyderabad from where he graduated in 2013. He was an Associate Sound Editor in Movies Now and then was promoted to a sound engineer, He is currently working for a leading media network company Sony Pictures Networks India, Mumbai as an Audio Designer since December 2017.*
SOUND RECORDIST
NCS Code: 3521.0401 | AMM060• You have a creative bent of mind
• You are good with gadgets
• You are comfortable working in groups
• You enjoy working with sounds, music and tunes
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Arts (BA.) in Broadcasting and Digital Media followed by Diploma in TV and Sound Engineering
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the department of filmmaking
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, Maharashtra
2. Biju Pattnaik Film and Television Institute of Odisha, Cuttack, Odisha
3. Pandit Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts, Rohtak, Haryana
4. Sitabai Arts Commerce and Science College, Akola, Maharashtra
5. Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra
6. Government Film & Television Institute, Bangaluru, Karnataka
7. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
8. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT), Noida, Uttar Pradesh
2. Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar, Punjab
3. Sanjeev Agrawal Global Educational University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
4. Whistling Woods International, Mumbai, Maharashtra
5. AAFT University of Media and Arts, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
6. Annapurna College of film and Media, Hyderabad, Telangana
7. Bridge Academy College of Media and fine Arts, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8. CREO Valley School of film and Television, Bangaluru, Karnataka
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Ranking/2023/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 25,000-18,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
•Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Media and Entertainment Companies, Radio Stations, Television Channels
Work Environment: Your work hours would typically depend on the shoot hours of the show/movie/commercial the crew is working on. It is typically 8 to 9 hours per day with shift system available. You would have to work outdoors often.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Assistant Sound Recordist → Sound Recordist → Senior Sound Recordist
The approx. salary for a Sound Recordist ranges between INR 40,000 - 60,000* per month.
Source: https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Salaries/sound-recordist-salary-SRCH_KO0,15.htm
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Jubin Raj was a Computer Science Engineer who graduated from Kerala University in 2012. His inclination towards Audio Designing led him to pursue a Diploma course in Audio Recording and Sound Design from Ramoji Academy of Film and Television, Hyderabad from where he graduated in 2013. He was an Associate Sound Editor in Movies Now and then was promoted to a sound engineer, He is currently working for a leading media network company Sony Pictures Networks India, Mumbai as an Audio Designer since December 2017.*
Source: https://theinterviewportal.com/2020/04/09/sound-designer-engineer-interview/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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