Spring 2022 Course Syllabus Course: MUSC-1235- Section: 1 Commercial Music Software

Instructor Information
Instructor	Carl Richardson
E-mail	richardsoncc@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6353
Office	Location: Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 138 Hours: (M 10-11, 12-2, 4-5) (W 10-11, 12-2) (Th 2-3) (F 10-11, 1-2)
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.
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	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. REQUIRED ITEMS: Logic Pro X 10.4 - Apple Pro Training Series: Professional Music Production 1st Edition by David Nahmani (Author) ISBN-13: 978-0135244760      USB Flash Drive (Minimum 32 GB)      Headphones, Studio Headphones preferred Recommended: External Hard Drive, 7200 RPM Hard Drive or Solid State Hard Drive (Thunderbolt 2/3 or USB\3.0) preferred.
Lecture Topics Outline	All classes are cancelled on the following dates: MLK Day: January 17 Spring Break: March 14th - March 18th 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) Week 8 - Creating and Editing MIDI (Lesson 6) SPRING BREAK - No Class (March 14th - March 18th) 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), Final Exam Review Week 15 - Project #4 Presentations, Final Exam Week 16 - Discussions with students as needed, Instructor available during class time * 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. Adequate presentations will grant students 20 points extra credit for the project.
Major Assignments Schedule	Unit 1 Test 1 - Fri Feb 4 (Week 3) Project 1 - DUE Mon Feb 7 (Week 4) Unit 2 Test 2 - Fri Feb 25 (Week 6) Project 2 - DUE Mon Feb 28 (Week 7) Unit 3 Test 3 - Fri Apr 1 (Week 10) Project 3 - DUE Mon Apr 4 (Week 11) Unit 4 Project 4 - DUE Mon May 2 (Week 15) Final Exam
Final Exam Date	May 4, 2022 - 3:0 PM   Through  May 4, 2022 - 4:0 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. Adequate presentations will grant students 20 points EXTRA CREDIT for the project.
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. PLEASE MAKE USE OF OFFICE HOURS AND E-MAIL FOR GUIDANCE WITH CLASS CONTENT.
Attendance Policy	Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Policies for this course are as described below: You get one 1 free absence before your lates/absences start to count against your grade in the attendance category. After that, EACH UNEXCUSED ABSENCE DEDUCTS 10% OF YOUR ATTENDANCE GRADE. Three lates = 1 absence. Excused absences must meet the following criteria: death in the family, medical related emergency, illness with doctor's note. Any cause beyond this will be left up to instructor discretion. Excused absences will be considered on a case by case basis. YOU MUST E-MAIL YOUR INSTRUCTOR BEFORE YOU MISS CLASS with an explanation of why you will be absent. The date and time of the e-mail will be considered. Excused absences are conditional upon this. Any deviation will be considered at the discretion of the instructor.
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
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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Other
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
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.