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Spring 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: MUSC-2448 (Section: 1, CRN: 10316) Audio Engineering IV |
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| Instructor | Christopher Thompson | ||||||||
| thompsonca2@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6520 | ||||||||
| Office | Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 137 D | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Mon 12-2 and Tues 12:30-2:30 Room: 137D Performance Arts Center |
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| 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. | ||||||||
| Required 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 Publisher: BOMG Publishing (2017) ISBN-13: 9780988839182 ISBN-10: 0988839180 |
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| Additional Materials/Resources |
Hardware/Software External Firewire/USB3.0/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 |
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| Learning Outcomes |
Advanced recording, mixing, arranging, and editing. Includes the role of the producer in session planning, communication, budgeting, business aspects, technical considerations, and music markets |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes | • Applies commercial music sound technology to professional practice. • Applies commercial music performance skill to support sound engineering practice. • Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice. • Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession. | ||||||||
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Final Exam Date | May 9, 2023 - 9:30 AM Through May 9, 2023 - 12:15 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Test/quiz/other- 25% Projects- 60% Final Project- 15% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
Your grades will not be discussed over the phones or by email. If you want to discuss your Grades, you must come to my office, in person |
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| Attendance Policy |
Two days of absence will be allowed but after the two days it will be 5% off your total grade |
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| Additional Information | |||||||||
| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | 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. | ||||||||
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