Certificate in Voice Over & Dubbing

Duration: 2 Months

Level: Beginner

Structure: 5 Units | Theory + Practical Training

Unit 1: Introduction to Voice Over & Dubbing

Theory Module

• Introduction to voice-over and dubbing
• Difference between voice-over, dubbing and narration
• Types of voice-over applications
• Film, television, animation and advertisement dubbing
• Role and responsibilities of a voice artist
• Basic audio terminology

Practical Module – Step by Step

1. Basic breathing and voice warm-up exercises
2. Reading simple scripts aloud
3. Practice voice clarity and confidence
4. Record a short narration
5. Listen to the recording and identify improvements
6. Practice different speaking styles

Unit 2: Voice Training, Modulation & Diction

Theory Module

• Voice production and breathing techniques
• Pitch, tone, pace and volume
• Voice modulation and emotional expression
• Pronunciation and diction
• Accent and language clarity
• Speech rhythm and pauses

Practical Module – Step by Step

1. Perform breathing exercises
2. Practice tongue twisters and diction drills
3. Read sentences at different speeds
4. Practice high, medium and low pitch
5. Record emotional dialogue
6. Practice pauses, emphasis and voice variation
7. Compare recordings and improve delivery

Unit 3: Script Reading & Character Voice Acting

Theory Module

• Understanding a voice-over script
• Script interpretation and scene context
• Dialogue delivery techniques
• Character development through voice
• Emotional voice acting
• Narration and storytelling techniques

Practical Module – Step by Step

1. Study and understand the script
2. Identify character emotions and intentions
3. Mark pauses and emphasis in the script
4. Create different character voices
5. Practice dialogue delivery
6. Perform narration for a short story
7. Record a multi-character dialogue scene

Unit 4: Dubbing, Lip-Sync & Studio Recording

Theory Module

• Fundamentals of dubbing
• Lip-sync and timing
• Dubbing script preparation
• ADR basics
• Microphone types and positioning
• Studio recording techniques
• Basic audio recording workflow

Practical Module – Step by Step

1. Watch a short video clip without original dialogue
2. Study timing and character expressions
3. Prepare and mark the dubbing script
4. Practice dialogue according to lip movements
5. Set microphone position and recording level
6. Record the dubbing performance
7. Synchronize voice with video
8. Review and correct timing and pronunciation

Unit 5: Professional Voice-Over & Dubbing Project

Theory Module

• Professional voice artist workflow
• Commercial and advertisement voice-over
• Documentary and educational narration
• Animation and character dubbing
• Basic audio editing and noise reduction
• Portfolio creation
• Audition and professional recording practices

Practical Module – Step by Step

1. Select a voice-over or dubbing project
2. Prepare the script
3. Analyse tone, audience and delivery style
4. Record multiple takes
5. Select the best performance
6. Perform basic audio cleanup
7. Synchronize dubbing with video where required
8. Export the final audio/video
9. Prepare a professional voice portfolio

📅 Month-Wise Course Structure

Month 1

• Unit 1: Voice Over & Dubbing Fundamentals
• Unit 2: Voice Training, Modulation & Diction
• Unit 3: Script Reading & Character Voice Acting

Month 2

• Unit 4: Dubbing, Lip-Sync & Studio Recording
• Unit 5: Professional Voice-Over & Dubbing Project

🎬 Final Practical Project

Voice Over & Dubbing Portfolio

• Advertisement voice-over
• Documentary/story narration
• Character voice performance
• Film/animation dubbing scene
• Lip-sync dubbing exercise
• Final recorded portfolio

📝 Assessment

• Theory examination
• Voice modulation practical
• Script reading test
• Character voice performance
• Dubbing & lip-sync test
• Studio recording assessment
• Final voice-over/dubbing project
• Viva and portfolio presentation