JONATHAN YOUDALE
Lecturer – BA (Hons) Acting for Stage & Screen, BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre Production
Qualifications:
MA Music for the Moving Image, Leeds Beckett University
BA (Hons) Music Technology, University of Huddersfield
PGCE (Cert ED), Riverside College (Accredited through Teesside University)
Jonathan studied a BA Hons degree in Music Technology at The University of Huddersfield, before undertaking an MA in Music for the Moving Image at Leeds Beckett University. During this period, Jonathan has worked as an in-house Sound Engineer and producer at Peak Studios in Leeds – working with local artists and musicians on projects ranging from band recordings to audio books. In 2016, he began freelancing as a composer and audio producer, working with film directors and video game developers across the UK. In 2018, Jonathan collaborated on an Interactive Eco-Art sound-based project that became ian nstallation at the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford. This project highlighted the detrimental impact that industry is having on nature.
During his time as a Freelancer, he has worked on a wide range of projects from Post-Sound on independent films to producing local musicians. Contributions include scoring the award-winning Huddersfield documentary ‘Bussed Out: Dispersing the Problem’, as well as Greenlit indie video game ‘Gunnhilation’ with Robo Pixel Games. Jonathan’s background in audio has brought him to The Northern School of Art with an aim to provide both theoretical and practical expertise in the field of sound for both film and theatre. His research interests are focused towards promoting collaborative practice within the industry as well as maintaining modern approaches to technology and practice.
Research Interests & Projects/ Professional Activity / Publications/ Awards / Exhibitions / Media Coverage:
Research Interests: AI and HE Academic integration, Modern Approaches to Sound Design and Experimental collaboration
Sound Designer/Dubbing Mixer/Dialogue Editor (2020 – 2025) Temperance (2025) Contrails (2025)
Music Producer (2016 – 2025); Freelance Music Producer and collaborator with a range of artists across the UK. Clients include: Mark Evans, We Tibetans, Glacier, Regent, Daze
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