Spring 2024 Course Syllabus Course: MUSC-2403 (Section: 1, CRN: 10211) Live Sound II

Instructor Information
Instructor	Mason Leleux
Email	leleuxmc@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6520
Office	Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 144
Office Hours	No office hours
Additional Contact Information	na
Course Information
Description	Overview of stage monitor systems. Includes monitor systems set-up and operation and stage management. Also covers interactivity between sound management, performance quality, and audience experience.
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 Sound Reinforcement Handbook By: Gary Davis and Ralph Jones ISBN-10: 0881889008
Additional Materials/Resources	na
Corequisites/Prerequisites	MUSC-1405 Live Sound I
Learning Outcomes	1. Describe signal flow in sound reinforcement setup. (PLSO 2,3)(PLSO 1,2,3) 2. Explain the function, characteristics, and specifications of the components of a sound reinforcement system. (PLSO 2,3) (PLSO 1,2,3) 3. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading
Program Student Learning Outcomes	SOUND ENGINEER 1. Applies commercial music sound technology to professional practice. 2. Applies commercial music performance skill to support sound engineering practice. 3. Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice. 4. Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession.
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Syllabus and assignments overview; Pretest; Duties and responsibilities of a Live Sound Engineer; Careers in live sound; Listen to PA; Review Live Sound I Week 2: Review Live Sound I Continued; Examine Acoustics of Music Hall; Tune Music Hall: Review Room Tuning: The Importance of Sound Check; Loudspeaker Placement; Balancing And Calibrating A System With White Noise, Pink Noise And program Material; Using Signal Processors To Tune A Room; Week 3: Stage Layout; Introduction to analog boards Week 4: Analog/Digital boards cont. Week 5: Mixing Console Comparison, Analog Verse Digital Week 6: Front of House and Monitor Mixes; Monitor Mix Console Designs Week 7: Approaches and theories on Front of House Mixing; Front of House mixing; Signal routing; Midterm review; Week 8: Midterm Exam; More Front of House Mixing Week 9: Approaches and theories on Monitor mixing; Creating Monitor mixes for different musicians; System setup; What a Monitor mix aims to accomplish; Importance of a good Monitor Mix; Listen to various Monitor mixes; Week 10: Comparing Analog To Digital Mixing, Gain Staging, Signal Flow, Timbre AKA Not So Basic Stuff Week 11: Live Sound Professional Practices; The Importance of Communication; Week 12: Loudspeakers and Loudspeaker Design Week 13: Amplifiers and Amplifier Design Week 14: Putting Amps and Speakers Together, Finding The Perfect Match Week 15: Final Project(?) Week 16 Final Exam
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 5 Test 1 Week 8 Test 2 Week 12 Test 3 Week 14 Final Exam
Final Exam Date	May 5, 2024 - 2:30 PM
Grading Scale
Determination of Final Grade	Attendance 20% Class Participation 20% Quizzes 10% Tests 40% Final Exam 15 %
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.   Electronic devices (including but not restricted to cell phones, MP3 players, and laptop computers) shall not be used during examinations unless specifically allowed by the instructor.   Use of electronic devices during normal class hours distracts other students, disrupts the class, and wastes valuable time. Instructors have an obligation to reduce such disruptions.   Turn your cellphones to vibrate when you enter the classroom. No late work will be accepted in this class unless the student presents proof of extenuating circumstances.
Attendance Policy	You are given one free absence before your lates/absences start to count against the attendance percentage of your overall grade. After each subsequent absence, 7.5% will be deducted from your attendance grade. Three lates = one absence
Additional Information	NA
Institutional Policies
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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.
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.
Department Information	Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts Chair: Richard Vandewalker Email: vandewalkerre@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6520