What skills does a sound artist need?

A sound artist needs 23 essential skills including labour legislation, acoustics, intellectual property law, art history, operate the sound in the rehearsal studio. Core competencies include .

Will AI replace sound artist jobs?

The AI disruption score for sound artist is 22/100 (low risk). Some tasks may be automated but the role will evolve rather than disappear entirely.

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sound artist

Sound artists use sound as a main creative medium. They express, through the creation of sounds, their intention and identity. Sound art is interdisciplinary in nature and takes on hybrid forms.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (23)

labour legislationlabour legislationLegislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.acousticsacousticsThe study of sound, its reflection, amplification and absorption in a space.intellectual property lawintellectual property lawThe regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.art historyart historyThe history of art and artists, the artistic trends throughout centuries and their contemporary evolutions.operate the sound in the rehearsal studiooperate the sound in the rehearsal studioCreate cues for any sound technicians and verify their understanding of them. If no sound crew are available, use others' cues to operate the sound system.set up a multi-track recordingset up a multi-track recordingMake the necessary preparations to record music or other sounds on several tracks.mix multi-track recordingsmix multi-track recordingsMix recorded sound from several sources using a mix panel, and edit it to obtain the desired mix.manage electronic logistics for sound equipmentmanage electronic logistics for sound equipmentManage electronic logistics of sound equipment used for broadcasting, mixing, and taping.manage sound qualitymanage sound qualityPerform sound checks. Set up audio equipment for optimal sound output before as well as during performance. Regulate the volume during broadcasts by controlling the audio equipment.program sound cuesprogram sound cuesProgram sound cues and rehearse sound states before or during rehearsals.perform soundchecksperform soundchecksTest the sound equipment of a venue to ensure smooth operation during the performance. Cooperate with performers to make sure the venue equipment is adjusted for the requirements of the performance. C...mix sound in a live situationmix sound in a live situationMix audio signals from multiple sound sources during rehearsals or in a live situation.discuss artworkdiscuss artworkIntroduce and discuss the nature and content of art work, achieved or to be produced with an audience, art directors, catalogue editors, journalists, and other parties of interest.contextualise artistic workcontextualise artistic workIdentify influences and situate your work within a specific trend which may be of an artistic, aesthetic, or philosophical natures. Analyse the evolution of artistic trends, consult experts in the fie...coordinate activities in audio recording studiocoordinate activities in audio recording studioMonitor the daily operations in a audio recording studio. Make sure that persons involved in recording studio activities can produce the desired quality of sound according to customer specifications. ...analyse own performanceanalyse own performanceUnderstand, analyse and describe your own performance. Contextualize your work in one or various styles, trends, evolution, etc. Self-evaluate your work in rehearsals and performances.use audio reproduction softwareuse audio reproduction softwareOperate software and equipment that transform and reproduce digital, analogue sounds and sound waves into the desired perceivable audio to be streamed.edit recorded soundedit recorded soundEdit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.record musicrecord musicRecord a sound or musical performance in a studio or live environment. Use the appropriate equipment and your professional judgment to capture the sounds with optimal fidelity.gather reference materials for artworkgather reference materials for artworkGather samples of the materials you expect to use in the creation process, especially if the desired piece of art necessitates the intervention of qualified workers or specific production processes.operate sound liveoperate sound liveOperate sound system and audio devices during rehearsals or in a live situation.set up basic recordingset up basic recordingSet up a basic stereo audio recording system.keep up with trendskeep up with trendsMonitor and follow new trends and developments in specific sectors.

Optional (12)

assess conservation needsassess conservation needsAssess and list the needs for conservation/restoration, in relation to current use and planned future use.plan art educational activitiesplan art educational activitiesPlan and implement artistic facilities, performance, venues and museum-related educational activities and events.develop educational resourcesdevelop educational resourcesCreate and develop educational resources for visitors, school groups, families and special interest groups.confer with event staffconfer with event staffCommunicate with staff members at a chosen event site to coordinate details.coordinate audio system programmescoordinate audio system programmesCoordinate the requirements, integration, and installation of audio control system programs.develop artistic project budgetsdevelop artistic project budgetsDeveloping artistic project budgets for approval, estimating deadlines and material costs.develop artistic educational activitiesdevelop artistic educational activitiesDevelop speeches, activities and workshops in order to foster access and comprehension to the artistic creation processes. It can address a particular cultural and artistic event such as a show or an ...keep personal administrationkeep personal administrationFile and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.propose improvements to artistic productionpropose improvements to artistic productionAssess past artistic activities with a view to improving future projects.present exhibitionpresent exhibitionPresent an exhibition and give educational lectures in a comprehensible way that is attractive to the public.participate in music studio recordingsparticipate in music studio recordingsTake part in recording sessions in music studios.participate in artistic mediation activitiesparticipate in artistic mediation activitiesParticipate in cultural and artistic mediation activities: announce the activity, give a presentation or talk related to a piece of art or an exhibition, teach a class or a group, lead artistic mediat...