Spring 2022 Course Syllabus Course: MUSC-2448- Section: 1 Audio Engineering IV

Instructor Information
Instructor	Kenneth Turner
E-mail	turnerkq@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6547
Office	Location: Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 137 D Hours: TR 9:30-Noon
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	Advanced recording, mixing, arranging, and editing. Includes the role of the producer in session planning, communication, budgeting, business aspects, technical considerations, and music markets.
Prerequisites	MUSC 1427 Audio Engineering I MUSC 2427 Audio Engineering II MUSC 2447 Audio Engineering III
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	* 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	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 Mixing Engineer's Handbook 4th Edition - Bobby Owsinski. External USB 3.0 Hard Drive with Minimum 7,2000 RPM or SSD Optional: Mixing Audio: Concepts, Practices, and Tools 3rd Edition. Roey Izhaki
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Course Introduction; Syllabus Review; Pretest/ Review; Our Approach Week 2: Definition of Jobs in the Audio Industry; Why We Mix; Different Mixing Approaches; Using Reference Material; Reference Song Homework Due. Week 3: Where To Start a Mix; Three Different Mix Techniques. Week 4: Advanced Analog and Digital Signal Flow. Week 5: Serial Vs. Parallel Processing. Week 6: Advanced Filters and Equalization; Project 1 Due. Week 7: Advanced Dynamic Processors; Volume Automation; Review For Midterm. Week 8: Midterm Exam; Project 2 Due; Balance, Panorama and Spatial Processors. Week 9: Advanced Delay. Week 10: Advanced Reverb. Week 11: Advanced Modulation, Saturation and Other Effects; Project 3 Due. Week 12: The Mix Bus; Printing To Tape. Week 13: Intro To Mastering. Week 14: Mastering Continued. Week 15: Final Project Due Review for Final Lecture Topics are subject to change.
Major Assignments Schedule	Project 1 Due Week 6 Project 2 Due Week 8 Midterm Week 8 Project 3 Due Week 11 Project 4 Due Week 13 Final Project Week 16 Homework TBD Assignment schedule, subject to change.
Final Exam Date	May 12, 2022 - 12:0 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Attendance (**) Class Participation 20% Coursework 20% Quizzes/ Tests 30% Projects 40%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Failure to submit required work in this course for seven (7) consecutive days will result in a 10% reduction with each missing posted assignment per week. Failure to submit required work in this course for fourteen (14) consecutive unexcused days will result in an automatic failing grade for assignments and projects. Students should contact their instructors as soon as possible to determine what, if any, arrangements can be made for the specific situations that may occur during the semester. Instructors may issue a failing grade for failure to submit required work in a course. The grade of "F" will be recorded for failure to complete or properly withdraw from courses.
Attendance Policy	Prompt and regular participation - whether "face to face" or online - is essential to complete all LSCPA courses successfully. The weekly lessons are cumulative; therefore, it is imperative that students stay current with their coursework, assignments, and projects. In addition, students who fall behind in their course work miss out on the cumulative curriculum, as a whole. Therefore, it is recommended that students begin their coursework promptly when the semester begins. If a student does need to start the course a few days late, they should contact the instructor via the provided e-mail address as soon as possible, after the course has opened. (**)F2F: Students receive one "free absence", before late class entry, early class departure, or absences start to count against your grade. After that, each absence deducts two percentage points from your final grade. If you are late for class or leave class early three times, it will count as one unexcused absence. More than five (5) unexcused absences will result in a failing grade for the course.
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	Course Description: The continued, advancing practice of procedures and techniques in recording and manipulating audio. This includes digital audio editing, advanced recording techniques, and more involved engineering projects. Topics include overview of tracking, editing, and mixing audio. Hardware/ Software External Firewire/USB 3.0/ 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 All Users Latest version of Google Chrome Zoom meeting software Webcam Speakers or headphones External or internal Microphone Broadband Internet connection Studio/ Lab Policy - The equipment in the recording studios and the Mac Lab must always be treated with respect and care. In the Mac Lab, headphones should be used at all times at your respective station, and an acceptable volume level must be maintained. Please notify chair, instructor, or student worker if there is a problem with the equipment. Students who show disregard for the instruments/ equipment will be asked to leave the class session. Questions? Please ask
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.