- You have watched animated movies, dubbed films, advertisements, or even listened to audiobooks
- someone is using their voice to bring characters and stories to life.
- These professionals are called Voice Artists.
- 👉 In simple words: Voice Artists use their voice for dubbing, narration, animation, advertisements, gaming, and audio entertainment.
Voice Artist
What Do They Do?
🎓 How to Become a Voice Artist
The courses to pursue this career are given below :
These beginner-level courses help students improve voice clarity, pronunciation, expression, dubbing skills, and microphone confidence.
Certificate in Voice Culture & Modulation
Duration: 1 – 3 Months
Eligibility: Class 10 Pass
Entrance Exam: Direct Admission / Basic Vocal Audition
Certificate in Voice Acting & Dubbing
Duration: 1 – 3 Months
Eligibility: Class 10 Pass
Entrance Exam: Direct Admission / Basic Vocal Audition
Certificate in Voice Acting for Animation & Gaming
Duration: 1 – 3 Months
Eligibility: Class 10 Pass
Entrance Exam: Direct Admission / Basic Vocal Audition
Diploma in Dubbing
Duration: 1 – 3 Months
Eligibility: Class 10 Pass
Entrance Exam: Direct Admission
Note: Most beginner voice acting and dubbing courses after 10th focus on practical voice training and do not require national-level entrance exams.
These degree programs help students improve voice acting, communication, dubbing, narration, performance, and media presentation skills.
Certificate in Dubbing
Duration: 3 Months
Eligibility: Class 12 Pass
Entrance Exam: Direct Admission / Basic Voice Audition (if required)
Certificate in Voice Over
Duration: 3 – 4 Months
Eligibility: Class 12 Pass
Entrance Exam: Direct Admission / Basic Voice Audition (if required)
Diploma in Voice Over Artist
Duration: 4 Months – 1 Year
Eligibility: Class 12 Pass
Entrance Exam: Direct Admission / Basic Voice Audition (if required)
Note: Many media, theatre, and voice acting degree programs focus on communication, expression, dubbing, and performance-based training.
These online voice artist programs help students improve voice modulation, dubbing, narration, script reading, and audio recording skills.
Voice Courses
Duration: 4 – 6 Weeks
Eligibility: Open to all
Provider: Coursera
Voice Over Courses
Duration: 2 – 10 Hours
Eligibility: Open to all
Provider: Udemy
Character Voicing Performance
Duration: 5+ Hours
Eligibility: Open to all
Provider: MasterClass Platform
Foundations of Voice Over
Duration: 1 – 3 Hours
Eligibility: Open to all
Provider: Skillshare
Note: Most online voice acting and dubbing courses are beginner-friendly and focus on practical voice training without entrance exams.
Note:
(Age limits, marks, and admission process may vary depending on the college or state. These courses are available in many colleges and universities across India. You can choose colleges based on your location, budget, and entrance exams.)
🏛️ Top Colleges & Institutes for Voice Artists in India
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After Class 10
Film & Television Institute of Hyderabad (FTIH), Hyderabad RK Film & Media Academy (RKFMA), New Delhi AK Institute Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT), Telangana Indian Institute of Skill Development Training (IISDT)STEP 1
Imagine you are working as a Voice Artist.
STEP 2
One day, you receive an offer to dub for an animated movie.
STEP 3
You read the script, practice voice modulations, and record the voice for the character.
STEP 4
When the movie releases, people hear your voice as the animated character.
STEP 5
If this excites you, this career may suit you.
Where do Voice Artists work? (Job Roles + Growth)
Voice Artists work in : Movies, Television programs, Animation productions, Video games, Advertisements, Audiobooks, Podcasts, Radio programs, and other Audio and digital media productions.
🟢 Beginner Roles
Audiobook Narrator
(After Certificate in Voice Culture and Modulation / Introduction to Voice Acting)
Reads books aloud for digital platforms using clear and expressive voice delivery.
Junior Dubbing Artist
(After Diploma in Voice Over and Dubbing Techniques / Voice Technique Masterclass)
Gives voices to minor characters in movies, cartoons, and dubbed shows.
🔵 Mid-Level Roles
Radio Jockey (RJ) / Podcast Host
(After BA in Journalism and Mass Communication)
Hosts audio shows, interviews guests, and speaks directly to listeners.
Corporate E-Learning Narrator
(After Diploma in Voice Over and Dubbing Techniques / Professional Voice-Over Certification)
Records voice-overs for company training videos and educational content.
🟣 Advanced Roles
Lead Character Voice Actor
(After BPA in Theatre / Acting / Character Voicing Performance)
Voices major characters in animated movies, games, and series.
Commercial Voice-Over Specialist
(After MA in Mass Communication / PG Diploma in Radio Journalism)
Records voice-overs for television, internet ads, and brand campaigns.
Animation & Film Studios
They hire voice artists for animated movies, series, and dubbing projects.
Gaming Companies
They use voice actors for video game characters and storytelling.
Podcast & Audio Platforms
They hire narrators, hosts, and audiobook voice artists.
OTT & Streaming Platforms
They need dubbing artists for global movies and web series.
(Click Yes or No for each question)
1. When you watch an animated movie, have you ever wondered who gives the voice to the characters?
2. Do you enjoy speaking clearly and confidently in front of others?
3. Have you ever tried copying a character’s voice from a movie, cartoon, or video game?
4. Imagine you are working as a Voice Artist for an animation movie. Your job is to give voice to one of the characters in the movie. You read the character's dialogues and use your voice to show emotions like happiness, anger, or fear. Finally, viewers hear your voice when they watch the movie. Do you like this type of work?
5. A company is creating an advertisement for a new product. They need someone to give a voice to the advertisement. You read the script and record it in your voice. You change your tone and expression depending on the advertisement. Finally, people hear your voice when they watch the advertisement online or on TV. Does this type of work interest you?