Spring 2022 Course Syllabus Course: MUSC-2327- Section: 1 Audio Engineering II

Instructor Information
Instructor	Matthew Roe
E-mail	roemr@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6338
Office	Location: Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 155 Hours: M-W 8am - 1pm
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	Implementation of the recording process, including microphones, audio console, multi-track recorder, and signal processing devices.
Prerequisites	MUSC-1327
Learning Outcomes	1. Identify acoustic and electronic concepts (PSLO 1) 2. Describe waveform properties (PSLO 1) 3. Explain microphone characteristics and placement (PSLO 1) 4. Describe studio set-up and signal routing (PSLO 1) 5. Explain console and recording operation techniques (PSLO 1) 6. Identify basic recording studio procedures (PSLO 1) 7. Demonstrates comprehension of content-reading area material and vocabulary (PSLO Alpha)
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. PSLO 1: Applies commercial music sound technology to professional practice. SLO 1: Students will apply commercial music sound technology to professional practice. PSLO 2: Applies commercial music performance skill to support sound engineering practice. SLO 2: Students will apply commercial music performance skill to support sound engineering practice. PSLO 3: Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice. SLO 3: Students will apply basic music industry principles to professional practice. PSLO 4: Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession. SLO 4: Students will demonstrate professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession. (Recording Arts Technology/Technician)
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 Engineers Handbook 4th Edition Arthur: Bobby Owsinski Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bobby Owsinski Media Group; 4th Revised with New and Updated Sections ed. edition (January 18, 2017) ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0998503355 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0998503356 16gb or higher flashdrive Portable 7200RPM Harddrive or SSD Studio Headphones Optional: Pro Tools subscription for home use.
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1. Overview, Review- Audio 1 terms and processes/ pretest - 20 questions x 2, Studio A; Critical Listening 1 Week 2. Review - Studios: mic types & models, Recording Chain; Console & Patch Bays, Hardware Preamps and compressors/ simple one-mic scenarios, Hear Back System OTB Week 3. Review - DI instruments and amplifiers, Time Alignment-I/O DAW, Steve Albini 1, Studio B, Critical Listening (time-based) One Mic Project Week 4. Review - Subgrouping, Drum Kits: The O Method, basic tuning, two mic-four mic recording; Polarity, phase coherency, Lynda drum study, Steve Albini 2, Small rooms vs. Large rooms, OTB, Studio C Week 5. Review - Stereo miking techniques, Pro Tools/ MIDI/ AIR Instruments: Critical Listening-EQ, Drum Kit 2, OTB Week 6. Preproduction, Documentation; Vocal Production Week 7. The Basic Session 1; Studio Psychology Week 8. The Basic Session 2; OTB Week 9. SPRING BREAK - March 14th - 18st Week 10. Overdubbing/ Editing/ Printing Effects; OTB Week 11. Reference Mix; TBA Week 12. TBA Week 13. Mixing Concepts 1 Week 14. Mixing Concepts 2 Week 15. Mastering Concepts Week 16. Final project due
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Pretest (x 2); CL Assignment Week 2: Quiz; OTB Week 3: Quiz; Tempo Map Assignment Week 4: Quiz; Archive 1 Due; OTB Week 5: Quiz; Drum Kit Assignment; OTB Week 6: Quiz; Audit; Pitch Correction Assignment Week 7: Quiz; Archive 2 Due Week 8: OTB; Midterm Exam Week 9: SPRING BREAK - March 14th-18st Week 10: Quiz; Signal Processing Assignment; OTB Week 11: Archive 3 Due Week 12: TBA Week 13: Quiz Week 14: Quiz; Delivery Assignment; Audit Week 15: Quiz; Audit Week 16: Final Exam; Final Project Due Please be advised, all course topics and examination schedules are subject to change. Unexcused or late student projects/ archives will not be accepted.
Final Exam Date	May 11, 2022 - 2:0 PM   Through  May 11, 2022 - 4:50 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Attendance - 10% Daily Grades - 10% Quizzes - 15%, Projects - 50% Final Exam - 15%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
Attendance Policy	Attendance will at the start of every class. Each unexcused absence will reduce attendance grade by 10 percent. Attendance is worth 10 percent of your final Grade. Students 15 minutes late or later will be considered absent. An unexcused absence is any absence within the students control, traffic, Dr. appointments, and travel plans are all examples of things students can plan around or reschedule and therefor will not be excused. Additionally absences will ONLY BE EXCUSED IF I AM NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL BEFORE THE CLASS BEGINS, or in case of medical emergency, at the earliest convenience.
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.