Fall 2020 Course Syllabus Course: MUSC-2351- Section: 01 Audio for Video

Instructor Information
Instructor	Caleb Fontenot
E-mail	fontenotco@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6520
Office	Location: Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 137-D Hours: F 9am-12pm
Department	Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts Chair: Richard Vandewalker E-mail: vandewalkerre@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6520 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
Description	Advanced audio techniques for video production. Includes synchronization, automated mix-down, audio post production for video, and editing techniques.
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	1. Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. (PSLO Alpha) 2. Utilize production and editing techniques for audiovisual media (PSLO 2) 3. Utilize and observe professional best practices in the audiovisual field while completing assigned projects. (PSLO 3) 4. Demonstrate production and editing concepts to complete multimedia projects (PSLO 2,3,4)
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. * Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. PSLO 1. Demonstrate basic proficiency in creating original music and audio that supports the visual narrative. PSLO 2. Demonstrate basic proficiency in short-form video production & editing, media delivery formats, and audiovisual workflow. PSLO 3. Recognize and observe professional best practices in the audiovisual field, including the various roles in film, audio engineering, and media. PSLO 4. Produce a final portfolio and resume suitable for entry-level employment in the audiovisual field.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Producing Great Sound for Film and Video by Jay Rose, 4th edition, Focal Press, 2015, ISBN 987-0415722070
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Introduction to course. Syllabus. History of sound in film. Week 2: Basic Principles of the three layers of audio in film. Introduction to film crew equipment. Week 3: Film crew boom setup overview. SFX pack assignment Week 4: Boom Setup Quiz Week 5: Introduction of lavalier and hand-held mics with boom setup Week 6: Working with microphones indoors/outdoors. All shot types. Noise reduction. Week 7: Working with FX/ADR Week 8: “Favorite Film” Assignment introduction. Week 9: Capturing dialog in the studio Week 10: “Favorite Film” Assignment Due. Week 11: Music in Film. Final Project “Full Audio Replacement” introduction. Week 12: Final Project in progress Week 13: Final Project in progress Week 14: Final Projects Full Audio Replacement Due.
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Introduction to course. Syllabus. History of sound in film. Week 2: Basic Principles of the three layers of audio in film. Introduction to film crew equipment. Week 3: Film crew boom setup overview. SFX pack assignment Week 4: Boom Setup Quiz Week 5: Introduction of lavalier and hand-held mics with boom setup Week 6: Working with microphones indoors/outdoors. All shot types. Noise reduction. Week 7: Working with FX/ADR Week 8: “Favorite Film” Assignment introduction. Week 9: Capturing dialog in the studio Week 10: “Favorite Film” Assignment Due. Week 11: Music in Film. Final Project “Full Audio Replacement” introduction. Week 12: Final Project in progress Week 13: Final Project in progress Week 14: Final Projects Full Audio Replacement Due.
Final Exam Date	December 8, 2020 - 8:00 AM   Through  December 8, 2020 - 10:30 AM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Attendance-10% Chapter Quizzes-20% Projects-45% Final Exam/Project-25%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Electronic devices (including but not restricted to cell phones, MP3 players, and laptop computers) shall not be used during examinations unless specifically allowed by the instructor. Use of electronic devices during normal class hours distracts other students, disrupts the class, and wastes valuable time. Instructors have an obligation to reduce such disruptions. Turn your cellphones to vibrate when you enter the classroom. Recording Equipment Policy - The equipment must always be treated with respect and care. Please notify the instructor immediately if there is a problem with the equipment. Students who show disregard for the instruments/equipment will be asked to leave the class session and will be counted as absent for the day. In addition, a grade of "zero" will be recorded for any assignments/quizzes that are due that day. Any further violation of this policy will result in the student being dropped from the class at the instructor's discretion.
Attendance Policy	You get one "free" absence before your tardies/absences start to count against your grade in the "Attendance" category. After that, each absence deducts two percentage points from your final grade. More than 5 unexcused absences will result in a failing grade for the course. Three tardies will count as one unexcused absence.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.