Paul V/D Heever Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg, Gp, Za

South Africa

Leadership-AcademicI mentor and guide our highly esteemed faculty regarding professional development to further enhance their teaching, research, and service capabilities.Curriculum Development and Management:I am responsible for the design and development and continuous revision that our sound engineering programs undergo. This involves appropriate curriculum planning for industry standards relevant to the present demand.Course scheduling and coordination fall within my docket, ensuring smooth course delivery to our students.Faculty Recruitment and Evaluation:I participate in processes for faculty recruitment to help us attract and retain the best educators.Regular appraisals of faculty also enable me to point out achieved milestones and further opportunities for growth. Recommended professional development opportunities are an outcome of this process.Student Engagement and Success:I work with the faculty to enhance the student experience. This involves listening to student issues, tracking student progress, and ensuring student success.Budget Oversight and Resource Allocation:The departmental budget is utilized effectively. Resources are allocated with care to meet the needs of teaching, research, and infrastructure.Compliance with financial-related regulations and principles of accountability is paramount.Accreditation and Quality Assurance:I am responsible for ensuring that our programmes meet the standards set by the relevant accrediting bodies. Attention must be made to adhere to all quality standards both nationally and internationally.Departmental Representation and CollaborationDevelops and maintains partnerships with industry, government, and other higher education providers.Strategic Planning and Vision:This involves my contribution to the college's strategic planning process, given that our departmental goals should agree with the institution's mission.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Module Leader- Sound Engineering:Audio Postproduction-Pro Tools & Adobe Premiere I carry out practical and theory classes in audio postproduction techniques using industry-standard software such as Pro Tools and Adobe Premiere. The participants study the art of sound editing, mixing, and mastering for different media formats.Advanced Studio Work: The class covers recording techniques, sequencing, and advanced mixing and mastering skills, including professional studio environments.Digital Audio Workstations (Cubase & Pro Tools): I teach students how to navigate and apply both Cubase and Pro Tools. This would include music production, MIDI sequencing, and audio editing.Live Sound Engineering: The art of live sound reinforcement, including setup, mixing, and troubleshooting concerts, events, and performances.Audio Electronics: I take students through the basics of audio electronics by explaining circuitry, signal flow, and equipment maintenance.Piano and Drums: I teach piano and drums, putting much emphasis on the development of musical expression and technique.Classroom Management:I make sure my classroom is well-organized and interactive. This would include establishing expectations, observing student behaviour, and encouraging pupil participation.Lesson Planning:In constructing lessons, I intend to pay great attention to whether or not they have met the learning objectives and needs of all learners.I will be flexible and creative in constructing a variety of activities and assessment types.Student-Centred Learning:I believe in growth and understanding for the students. I instil this through the incorporation of different teaching methodologies that inspire active learning, critical thinking, and independence of the student.Feedback provided regularly and individualized support lead to the success of the students.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Audio Engineer - Operation of analogue and digital Front of House and/or monitor mixing. consoles from speech to large multi-track ensembles. Patching and routing of analogue and digital signals.• Lighting - Light design and programming of DMX-protocol systems. Atmospheric stage design and broadcast lighting to support film.• Rigging - All-terrain stage and truss rigging for performances and exhibitions.• AV Technician - Installation of AV equipment within commercial spaces. Soldering and cable management. On-site repair and fault-finding.• Recording Engineer - Implement various microphone techniques to process and capture single/multi-track audio in both analogue and digital environments.• Postproduction Mixing - Audio editing, processing, mixing, and mastering in 2D & 3D space creating multidimensional mixes for multimedia.• Music, Effects and Dialogue Editor - Design create, modify and implementation of all audio elements including composition, arrangement, Voiceovers, ADR and artistic direction for Broadcasting, Film, TV, and Video Games/• Composition - Music composition and arrangement for motifs, ambient, narrative and storytelling with a high degree of MIDI and virtual instrumentation understanding.• Music for Media - Record, Design, and implementation of various audio components for visual media such as advertising, educational and corporate content.• Studio Administration - Development and execution of production schedules, track sheets, scripts, and cue. File/data management, organization, and backup.• Client relations and communication - Attend pre-production and development meetings. Provide friendly service and conduct professional relations through correspondence and face-to-face meetings.• Additional - Maintain professional relations between production staff and clients. Attend pre-production meetings. Development and execution of production schedules, track sheets, scripts, and cue. Noise level monitoring.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Music And Sound

BA(Hons) in Music and Sound Specialism in Music/Sound for Media, Music Production and Advanced Studio Production

Certificate, Management

Certificate, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, Pass

Certified Assessor for FET Multi-Media Assessments

National Certificate, Music Technology

Live Sound Engineering

Activities and Societies: Live Sound Engineering Pre / Post Production Live / Studio Recordings Pro Tools Music Business & Law Rigging

Drum Major

Drum Major: Music Theory Music History Sight reading Performance Recording Genre and Style Analysis Piano Secondary instrument