CMU School of Drama


Tuesday, February 04, 2025

New Beginnings – Changing Audio Disciplines

SoundGirls.org: Audio is a beautiful medium. There are so many things you can do within it, so many different paths your career can take. Sometimes, even if your passion for audio is as strong as it always has been, you can become disillusioned with your chosen discipline. This is what happened to me over the last couple of years.

1 comment:

Sharon Alcorn said...

At this point I am well versed in costumes, and have been introduced to lighting, scenery, and video media. The only design area I haven’t learned about is sound, which has always been interesting to me because of my love of music and composing, although I don’t plan on concentrating in sound design. This article was very engaging and I enjoyed reading about her experience, growth, and journey as she completed her education. I found a lot of what she shared about the reality of freelancing in the industry helpful, and I related to her statement about the cost of drama programs. I think that there are lessons to be learned from her experience in the field, not just for sound designers, but for all designers because of the high probability of us doing freelance work in our careers. I also enjoyed reading about a designer who isn’t based in the US.