SHORT COURSE
Overview
The Foley & Sound Effects Program at AES Academy trains students in the art of creating, recording, and designing sound effects that bring films, games, and media to life. This course focuses on hands-on Foley performance, studio techniques, microphone placement, prop usage, and sound editing workflows used by modern post-production professionals.
Students learn how to create realistic, expressive, and emotionally driven sound layers that enhance visual storytelling. Ideal for aspiring Foley artists, sound designers, filmmakers, and audio creators entering the world of cinematic sound.
Learning Outcomes
1. Introduction to Foley Art
- Role of Foley in film, animation, and game audio
- Understanding the Foley studio setup
- Types of Foley: footsteps, props, cloth, movement
2. Foley Performance Techniques
- Timing, rhythm & sync
- Body movement & character expression
- Creating believable motion and texture
- Working with props to mimic real-world sounds
3. Microphones, Props & Recording
- How to choose the right mic for the sound
- Placement techniques for clarity & realism
- Prop selection and sound experimentation
- Recording workflow & noise control
4. Sound Editing & Post-Production
- Cleaning, layering & enhancing Foley
- Syncing Foley to picture (frame-by-frame)
- EQ, compression & creative processing
- Sound design fundamentals for FX
5. Creating Soundscapes
- Ambiences & environmental layers
- Impact sounds, transitions & whooshes
- Creature, sci-fi & stylized effects
- Foley vs synthetic sound effects
6. Deliverables & Session Workflow
- Organizing Foley sessions
- Editing and exporting for film & game engines
- Naming, labeling & session management
- Working with supervisors & directors
Who This Course Is For
Aspiring Foley artists
Sound designers
Filmmakers & editors
Game audio creators
Anyone wanting to enter post-production sound
Why Study at AES Academy?
Fully equipped Foley studio with industry props
Real film & game scenes to practice on
Professional-level recording gear & editing tools
Expert instructors with production experience
A creative, collaborative learning environment
Course Details
Duration:
4–6 weeks (flexible pacing)
Mode:
In-studio / Hybrid
Skill Level:
Beginner to Intermediate
Certificate:
AES Academy Certification in Foley & Sound Effects
Hands-On Practical Projects
- Foley footsteps & character movements
- Prop-based sound effects (doors, cloth, impacts)
- Ambient and environmental layers
- A full Foley session for a film or game scene
- A professional Foley & SFX portfolio
