Spring 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: MUSC-2327- Section: 2
Audio Engineering II
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Instructor Information
Instructor Matthew Roe
E-mailroemr@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
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 12, 2022 - 2:0 PM   Through  May 12, 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
  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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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.