Fall 2022 Course Syllabus Course: MUSC-1405 (Section: 01, CRN: 90431) Live Sound I

Instructor Information
Instructor	Christopher Thompson
Email	thompsonca2@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6520
Office	Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 137 D
Office Hours	Mon 12-2 and Thurs 3:30-4:30   Room: 137D Performance Arts Center
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description	An overview of the field of live sound. Includes principles of live sound and the theory and interconnection of the components of a sound reinforcement system.
Required 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. None
Additional Materials/Resources	None.
Corequisites/Prerequisites	MUSC 1327 Live Sound
Learning Outcomes	Describe signal flow in sound reinforcement set-up; and explain the function, characteristics, and specifications of the components of a sound reinforcement system
Program Student Learning Outcomes	• Applies commercial music sound technology to professional practice. • Applies commercial music performance skill to support sound engineering practice. • Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice.  • Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Syllabus and assignments overview; What is Live Sound; Description of the Fundamentals of Audio; Set up a Basic PA System Week 2: Overview of Basic Audio Terms and Equipment; Set up a Basic PA System and Listen to PA Week 3: Introduction to Microphone Theory and Practice; Introduction to Direct Boxes; Wrapping cables; Set up a Basic PA System and Listen to PA Week 4: Micing Instruments; Combining Mics and Direct Boxes; Set Up a Sound Reinforcement System for a Three-Piece Band; Wrapping cables Week 5: Live Sound Reinforcement System Setup; Signal Flow; Signal Routing Week 6: Signal Flow; Signal Routing; Mixing Console Introduction and Overview Week 7: Introduction to Signal Processors; Midterm review Week 8: Compressors, Limiters, Equalizers, Gates, Crossovers and other Signal Processors Week 9: Compressors, Limiters, Equalizers, Gates, Crossovers and other Signal Processors Continued; Set Up a Sound Reinforcement System for a Four Piece Band Week 10: Analog, Digital, and Wi-Fi Mixers; Set Up a Sound Reinforcement System for a Four Piece Band Week 11: Approaches to Mixing; Live Sound Professional Practices; Live Sound Acoustics Week 12: The Importance of Sound Check; Loudspeaker Placement; Tuning and Calibrating a System with White Noise, Pink Noise, and Program Material Week 13: Front of House Mixing Week 14: Monitor Mixing   Lecture topics subject to change
Major Assignments Schedule	Weeks 2-14 Quizzes Week 5 Test 1 Week 8 Test 2 Week 12 Test 3 Week 14 Final Exam Major Assignment Schedule subject to change
Final Exam Date	December 7, 2022 - 2:30 PM   Through  December 7, 2022 - 5:15 PM
Grading Scale	100-90=A  89-80=B  79-70=C  69-60=D  Below 59=F
Determination of Final Grade	Quizzes 15% Projects 50% Tests 35%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom Use of electronic devices is prohibited   Your grades will not be discussed over the phones or by email. If you want to discuss your Grades, you must come to my office, in person
Attendance Policy	Two days of absence will be allowed but after the two days it will be 5% off your total grade
Additional Information
Institutional Policies
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Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
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.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect	As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
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Grievance / Complaint / Concern	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.
Department Information	Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts Chair: Richard Vandewalker Email: vandewalkerre@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6520