List Of Sound Engineering Schools In Uganda
A sound engineer is a person who works in a recording studio or for a radio or television company, and whose job it is to alter and balance the levels of different sounds as they are recorded.
Below are the List Of Sound Engineering Schools In Uganda
SEAL Talent Development Centre
Kampala Music School Bunga
Uganda Music Academy, UMAC.
Kiwatule Music School, Uganda.
Lubowa Music School, Uganda.
Brass For Africa School of Music.
The Triangle: Centre Of Music and the Arts.
Esom School of Music
Africa Institute of Music.
Kampala International School Uganda.
Sounds International Kampala, Uganda. Vocational Music Training
Nagenda International Academy of Art and Design (NIAAD).
How to become a Sound engineer in Uganda
On the job
Sound engineers can work either in production or post-production. Those working in production will record sound on location, while engineers working in post-production will be responsible for mixing and editing pre-recorded audio.
Key knowledge areas
Sound engineers must have an excellent knowledge of the physics of sound and of technology and equipment used in recording and post-production. A strong technical aptitude is essential in the field. Degrees in sound engineering, sound technology, or media production will increase a candidate’s chances of employment.
Skills
Sound engineers need to be people oriented, and have good communication skills. They need to have a reliable background in sound engineering, and significant experience with amplifiers, microphones, monitors, and audio lines. They must be familiar with controls and be able to adjust them precisely as required. When he or she hears a voice for the first time, the engineer must know precisely the volume of the vocals, which always is position above all instruments and has perfect clarity. A thorough understanding of the recording process is fundamental, and most sound engineers study and obtain degrees. Four-year degrees are usually not a requirement, but knowledge of sound engineering, electronics and computers is a must. A good sound engineer must have excellent hearing and be an exceptional listener. He or she must be able to focus on isolated sounds and ignore all others.
A sound engineer must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, because reading contracts, providing set-up instructions, and other documents, is all part of the job. Working with artists, musicians, and music managers can be stressful, so the ability to work in high pressure environments and within tight deadlines is essential.
Work duties
Sound engineers are responsible for assembling technical equipment used to record, enhance, amplify, and reproduce sound. Their day-to-day duties will vary greatly from job to job, as they can work across a wide range of industries.
The sound engineer employed in production makes sure everything is set up right. The artist and each instrument are important to create an amplified sound. It is the engineer’s responsibility to have a clear-cut sound coming from the monitors as well as from the speakers. If the vocalists and the musicians are on stage, it is important for them to be able to hear themselves above the audience and stage noise to play in sync with each other. The sound engineer also will know how to stage instruments so as not to cause feedback.
It is critical that each musician is set-up independently during a sound check. Each instrument is on its own channel on the soundboard and marked. When each musician is happy with the sound, the engineer has to blend the sounds together, inward, and outward.
Sound Engineer Courses
Bachelor of Computer Engineering (Mbarara University of Science and Technology).
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (Makerere University).
Bachelor of Computer Engineering (Busitema University).
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineeering (Makerere University).
Certificate in Sound Engineering (Esom School of Music).