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Robert (Rob) Bridges

Sound design professor

Education

  • M.F.A., sound design, Savannah College of Art and Design 
  • B.A., drama, University of Montana

Credentials

  • Professor, sound design, 2017–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
    Current position as part-time professor of sound design at Savannah College of Art and Design. Teaching Sound for Film and Television, Sound for Animation and Games, Production Audio, Production Mixing, and Summer Seminar Programs.
  • Graduate teaching internship, 2016, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
    Graduate teaching internship under the supervision of SCAD professor and Academy Award winner David Stone. Observation of teaching methods for SNDS 102, Sound for Animation and Games. Opportunity to expand teaching skills by assisting in discussion and presentation, as well as leading the class on two separate days of lecture and demonstration.
  • Assistant technical director, 2013–2015, Ventura College, Ventura, CA
    Design and operation of sound and lighting for productions at Ventura College. Instruction and supervision of student technical teams for each production. Facilitation of the use of the building when booked by professional local and touring groups.
  • Technician, 2014–2015, Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, CA 
    Stage, lighting, and sound technician for numerous productions at the prestigious Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. Productions included in-house theater productions, fundraisers, and music performances.
  • Performing arts center technician, 2013–2015, El Camino College, Torrance, CA 
    Operation of sound for multiple theatrical and music productions in various performance spaces at El Camino College. Productions including college theater performances, live music, orchestral performances, and children’s theater. Work on teams conducting staging, lighting, and sound.
  • A/V technician, 2014–2015, Audio Video LA, Los Angeles 
    Setup, operation, and breakdown for numerous events of varying scope and scale in the Los Angeles area. Technical aspects included sound, lighting, staging, and live or recorded video playback. Professional relations with clients as lead on several events.
  • Technical director, 2013–2015, St. Monica High School, Santa Monica, CA 
    Design of sets, lighting, and sound for theater productions at St. Monica High School in Santa Monica, Calif. Instruction of students on set construction, lighting hang/focus, sound design and operation. Supervision of student technical crews for the run of each performance.
  • Stage manager, 2012, Top Hat Productions, Marshall, MI
    Management of the rehearsal process and run of a theater production at a historic dinner theater in Marshall, MI. Coordination of rehearsal schedules among performers, facilities, and artistic staff. Responsible for the operation of lighting and sound for the run of each performance.
  • Sound designer, 2009–2012, Bigfork Summer Playhouse, Bigfork, MT
    Design and operation of sound for 19 musical theater productions over four summer seasons. Recording and editing of original sound effects for each show. Operation and live mixing of 20 actors on body microphones with a six-piece orchestra.

Awards, recognitions, and honors

  • VR Jury's Choice Award, Oxford Film Festival, Say It with Music (Virtual Reality Musical Short Film), Re-recording Mixer, Recording Engineer
  • Bronze Award, North American Film Awards, Them Park (Short Film), Re-recording Mixer
  • College: Short Form Fiction, The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, SE Chapter, El Circo (Short Film), Dialogue Editor
  • Platinum Award, NYC Indie Film Awards, Dreamkeeper (Short Film), BG Editor