Curriculum
Seven modules covering the route a voice recording takes, from source files to final delivery.
Module guide
Each module, and what you do in it
The modules run in a fixed order because each one depends on the work before it. Every module combines a short explanation with hands-on exercises on authorised recordings. No certificates are attached; the aim is skill you can use.
- 01
Preparing Source Files
You open a folder of authorised recordings and an approved script, then check each file, label it consistently and arrange the set so nothing is lost. You flag unusable takes and note what the script expects. By the end you have a clean project folder ready for editing.
- 02
Voiceover Editing
You work through spoken takes, trimming breaths, repairing stumbles and choosing between takes against the script. The exercise is to shorten a read without making it sound rushed. You learn where to leave a pause and where to close one.
- 03
Dialogue Cleanup
You take interview and report recordings with background noise, hum and harsh sibilance, and reduce each problem in small steps. You compare the result with the original to confirm the voice is intact. The lesson is knowing when to stop processing.
- 04
Level Balancing
You balance speakers, music and effects so a segment plays at a steady, comfortable level. Exercises use material where two voices were recorded at very different volumes. You also learn to check your work on more than one pair of speakers.
- 05
Synchronising With Picture
You place edited audio against a video timeline and correct any offset or drift that appears across longer segments. Exercises use explainers and programme segments where sound has slipped. You practise spotting small sync errors by eye and by ear.
- 06
Review Versions and Revisions
You prepare a review version, receive sample feedback and apply it within an agreed scope. You practise writing clear revision notes and saying what a further round would involve. The module treats feedback as a process, not a dispute.
- 07
Final Delivery Formats
You export finished audio in formats, sample rates and file names suited to broadcast, web and archive use. You build a short delivery checklist and test that the files open correctly. The module closes the course with a tidy handover.
What to prepare for the course
Source material you may edit
Practice works best on recordings you have permission to handle. Bring a few short pieces of voiceover, a report or an interview, together with the script or transcript. Having them ready lets the first module start straight away.
- Authorised voiceover or interview files
- An approved script or transcript
- A copy you can safely edit
- Clear file names where possible
A workable listening setup
You do not need a professional studio. A quiet room and a pair of closed-back headphones or decent desk speakers will carry you through every module. Check that your software plays audio and exports without trouble before you begin.
- Closed-back headphones or desk speakers
- A reasonably quiet room
- Editing software you can export from
- Enough storage for project copies
Skills assumed at the start
You should be able to import files, make cuts and export a finished piece in your editor. Anything beyond that is taught. If you are unsure, ask through the contact page and we will tell you honestly whether the course suits your level.
- Basic importing and cutting
- Saving and exporting a file
- Comfort working with a timeline
- Willingness to listen closely
How the course is taught and who stands behind it
Clear audio comes from careful listening and small, accurate decisions, made in the right order and explained plainly to the person doing the work.
The programme is led by three instructors who work with independent producers: Rhys Pritchard on dialogue editing, Catrin Hughes on mixing and delivery, and Daniel Okafor on sync and review. Teaching is patient and practical, built around real recordings rather than slides. Questions are welcome at every stage.
- Clarity
- Accuracy
- Patience