Fall 2022 Course Syllabus Course: MUSC-2347 (Section: 01, CRN: 91748) Audio Engineering III

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	Advanced practice of procedures and techniques in recording and manipulating audio. Includes digital audio editing, advanced recording techniques, and advanced engineering projects.
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. The Recording Engineer’s Handbook by Bobby Oswinski 4th Edition Publisher: Bobby Oswinski Media Group; 4th edition (January 13, 2017) ISBN-10: 099803304 ISBN-13: 978-0998503301   Mixing Audio by Roey Izhaki 3rd Edition Publisher: Focal Press; 3rd edition (August 23, 2017) ISBN-10: 1138859788 ISBN-13: 1138859784
Additional Materials/Resources	Hardware/Software   External Firewire/USB3.0/Thunderbolt Hard Drive with minimum 7,200 RPM and Oxford Chip Set (Preferably Avid Certified for use with Pro Tools). Recommendations: Glyph, Lacie, Western Digital or OWC Hard Drive (500 GB or better)   Recommended: Pro Tools 2021.6 or higher (Students qualify for monthly Pro Tools Academic subscription)   An iLok Smart Key (Physical or Cloud-based) is required for authorization of all Pro Tools Academic systems   Any current audio interface that supports Core Audio (Mac OS) or ASIO (Windows) such as the Avid Mbox 3, Focusrite Scarlett, Presonus AudioBox 96, etc.   Pair of Stereo headphones (AKG K240MkII, Sennheiser HD 280 PRO, Sony MDR7506, Audio Technica ATH-M50x, or Beyerdynamic DT 660)   Course Journaling: Google Docs/Blackboard   Computer Requirements: Mac Users OS X 10.15.7 Catalina or higher PC Users Windows 10 or higher
Corequisites/Prerequisites	MUSC-2327 Audio Engineering II
Learning Outcomes	Utilize recording, editing, and mixing techniques; demonstrate engineering concepts to complete an advanced recording project
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: Review Syllabus and Discussion Week 2: Review of Studios A & B, including the SSL XL Desk, and Patch Bay Layouts; Vocal Recording, Comping, and Editing Week 3: Studio Review, continued; Recording Refresher; Punching In; What Makes a Good Take?; Vocal Recording, Comping, Editing, and Tuning Week 4: Recording Levels; Communicating with Artists; Session Set-Up; Templates; Vocal Recording Week 5: Signal Flow; Gain Staging and Headroom; Recording Amps and DI's Week 6: Advanced Pro Tools Editing; Advanced Comping Tracks; Advanced Using Playlists; Catch Up Week Week 7: Recording Drums Week 8: Advanced Recording Techniques Week 9: Advanced Recording Techniques Week 10: Rough Mixes Week 11: Elements of a Mix Week 12: Different Approaches to Mixing Week 13: Balance and Panorama Week 14: Frequency and EQ Week 15: Creating and Controlling Dynamic Range; Modulation, Saturation, and Other effects
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 2: Metering Quiz; Project Due Week 3: Communicating with Artists; Session Set-Up; Templates; Vocal Recording; Patch Bay Quiz; Project Due Week 4: Recording Levels; Signal Flow; Gain Staging and Headroom; Recording Amps and DI's; Project Due Week 5: Advanced Pro Tools Editing; Advanced Comping Tracks; Advanced Using Playlists; Tuning Test 1; Project Due Week 6: Catch Up Week; Project Due Week 7: Recording Drums; Project Due Week 8: Test 2; Project Due; Advanced Recording Week 9: Advanced Recording Continued; Project Due Week 10: Rough Mixes; Project Due Week 11: Elements of a Mix; Project Due Week 12: Different Approaches to Mixing; Test 3; Project Due Week 13: Balance and Panorama; Project Due Week 14: Frequency and EQ; Project Due Week 15: Creating and Controlling Dynamic Range; Modulation, Saturation and Other effects; Project Due Week 16: Comprehensive Test 4; Project Due Major Assignment Schedule subject to change
Final Exam Date	December 6, 2022 - 9:30 AM   Through  December 6, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Grading Scale	100-90=A  89-80=B  79-70=C  69-60=D  Below 59=F
Determination of Final Grade	Test/quiz/other- 25% Projects- 60% Final Project- 15%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	1.    No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom 2.    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	none
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA	Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
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.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct	LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
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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