Spring 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: MUSC-1235- Section: 1
Commercial Music Software 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Carl Richardson
E-mailrichardsoncc@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6353
Office
Location:Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 124
Hours:MW (12:30-2), Tues (11-2), Thurs (11-12, 1-2), Fri (3-5)
Department
Chair:John Freyermuth
E-mail:freyermuthje@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 Specialized training in commercial music software applications.
Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes Demonstrate professional competency in commercial music software applications.
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 PERFORMANCE

1. Applies commercial music performance techniques to professional practice.
2. Applies commercial music sound engineering technology to support performance practices.
3. Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice.
4. Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession.

PSLO Alpha: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
Textbooks REQUIRED ITEMS:

Logic Pro X 10.4 - Apple Pro Training Series: Professional Music Production
1st Edition by David Nahmani (Author)
ISBN-13: 978-0135244760

External Hard Drive, 7200 RPM Hard Drive or Solid State Hard Drive (Thunderbolt 2/3 or USB\3.0) preferred.
    
USB Flash Drive (Minimum of 16 GB of Space - interim use)
    
Headphones, Studio Headphones preferred
Lecture Topics
Outline		 Week 1 - Course Overview; Syllabus Review; Intro To Logic, Loops, and More (Lesson 1)
Week 2 - Intro To Logic, Loops, and More (Lesson 1) cont.
Week 3 - Intro To Logic, Loops, and More (Lesson 1) cont., Test #1
Week 4 - Project #1 Presentations, Producing a Virtual Drum Track (Lesson 4)
Week 5 - Producing a Virtual Drum Track (Lesson 4) cont.
Week 6 - Producing a Virtual Drum Track (Lesson 4) cont., Test #2
Week 7 - Project #2 Presentations, Using Patches and Recording MIDI (Lesson 5)

SPRING BREAK (March 9-13) NO CLASS

Week 8 - Creating and Editing MIDI (Lesson 6)
Week 9 - Recording Audio (Lesson 2)
Week 10 - Editing Audio (Lesson 3), Test #3
Week 11 - Project #3 Presentations, Editing Pitch and Time (Lesson 7)
Week 12 - Editing an Arrangement (Lesson 8)
Week 13 - Editing an Arrangement (Lesson 8) cont.
Week 14 - Mixing (Lesson 9)
Week 15 - Mixing (Lesson 9) cont., Final Exam Review, Project #4 Presentations

* Study focus dates by week may be adjusted based on class needs and rate of progress. Project due dates and test dates may be pushed to a later date, but never earlier.
* Project Presentations in class are optional but encouraged and count as extra credit.
Major Assignments
Schedule		 All classes are cancelled on the following dates:
MLK Day: January 20
Spring Break: March 9th - March 13th


Unit 1
Test 1 - Wednesday, February 5th (Week 3)
Project 1 - DUE Monday, February 10th (Week 4)

Unit 2
Test 2 - Wednesday, February 26th (Week 6)
Project 2 - DUE Monday, March 2nd (Week 7)

Unit 3
Test 3 - Wednesday, April 1st (Week 10)
Project 3 - DUE Monday, April 6th (Week 11)

Unit 4
Project 4 - DUE Wednesday, May 6th (Week 15, Last Class Day)
Final Exam - Monday, May 11th, 10:00am-12:30pm
Final Exam Date May 11, 2020 - 10:00 AM   Through  May 11, 2020 - 12:00 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Attendance 15%
Quizzes 15%
Class Participation 10%
Projects (4) 40%
Tests (4) 20%

* Quizzes are TBA.
* Final Exam is included in the Tests Grading Category and is optional based on individual student progress.
* Project Presentations in class are optional but encouraged and count as extra credit.

Course Policies
Instructor Policies Students may email me at richardsoncc@lamarpa.edu. I will respond as soon as possible.

To discuss grades, extra credit, etc., you must schedule an office visit for advising. Please refer to office hours listed above.
Attendance Policy Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success.

You will receive one free absence before your absences start to count against your grade in the attendance category. After that, EACH UNEXCUSED ABSENCE DEDUCTS 10% OF YOUR ATTENDANCE GRADE. Three lates/early departures = one absence.

Excused absences will be considered on a case by case basis. TO RECEIVE AN EXCUSED ABSENCE, YOU MUST E-MAIL YOUR INSTRUCTOR PRIOR TO THE MISSED CLASS with an explanation. The date and time of the e-mail will be considered. Any deviation will be considered at the discretion of the instructor.

Attendance is tracked by attending faculty at each class meeting.

5 unexcused absences may result in a failing grade.
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
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
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.
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HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.