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Spring 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: MUSC-2327 (Section: 1, CRN: 10208) Audio Engineering II |
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| Instructor | Matthew Roe | ||||||||
| roemr@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6338 | ||||||||
| Office | Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 155 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | None TBD |
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| Description | Implementation of the recording process, including microphones, audio console, multi-track recorder, and signal processing devices. | ||||||||
| 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.
Title – The Recording Engineers Handbook Arthur – Bobby Owsinski Publisher – Bobby Owsinski Media Group ISBN - 978-0998503301 Understanding Audio: Getting the Most Out of Your Project or Professional Recording Studio Author: Daniel M. Thompson ISBN: 1495028755 32GB or higher capacity Flash Drive 7200RPM External harddrive or SSD 5GB or higher Capacity |
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| Additional Materials/Resources |
Studio Headphones - Senheisser HD280, and other similar headphones Audio Interface Ilok |
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| Corequisites/Prerequisites |
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| 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) |
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| 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. PSLO 2: Applies commercial music performance skill to support sound engineering practice. PSLO 3: Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice. PSLO 4: Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Audio 1 terms and processes review. Microphones, Studio routing. SSL Desk, Note Taking/Recall Singe and stereo miking situations Tempo map, Groove Template, Programing Drums Recording Drums, Editing Drums Replacing Drums Recording Bass Recording Guitar Elastic Audio Recording Vocals, Comping Vocals, Pitch correction Mixing, EQ and Compression when mixing Spatial and time-based effects. Please be advised, all course topics and examination schedules are subject to change. Unexcused or late student projects/ archives will not be accepted. |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
All Assignments Subject to Change Week 3 - Quiz 1 Week 4 - Quiz 2 Week 5 - Test 1, Assignment 1 Week 6 - Quiz 3 Week 7 -Quiz 4 Week 8 - Midterm, Assingemnt 2 Week 9 - Quiz 5 Week 10 - Quiz 6 Week 11 - Test 2 Week 12 - Quiz 7, Assignment 3 Week 13 - Quiz 8 Week 14 - Quiz 9 Week 15 - Quiz 10 Week 16 - Final |
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| Final Exam Date | May 6, 2024 - 2:30 PM Through May 6, 2024 - 5:15 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
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| Determination of Final Grade |
Tests/Projects - 60% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
Students can email me at anytime, All grades will be available on Blackboard. No late work will be accepted. |
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| Attendance Policy |
After TWO unexcused Absence, Each unexcused absence will result in a reduction of one letter grade. TWO unexcused absences means the highest letter grade achievable will be a B. THREE unexcused absences means the highest letter grade achievable will be a C. FOUR unexcused absences means the highest letter grade achievable will be a D. Any excused absences must be communicated to the instructor via email BEFORE the missed class, or in case of medical emergency ASAP. Anyone arriving to class later than 10 minutes will be listed as Tardy. Two tardies = absent Anyone arriving to class later than 20 minutes will be listed as absent. Leaving class early without instructor approval will be listed as an absence. Excessively walking out of class will lead to that day being listed as an absence. Unexcused Absence = Anything within the students control; Doctor Appointments, Traffic, Etc Excused Absence = Anything out of the students control communicated in advance to the instructor and accepted at the instructor's discretion. Excessive requests for excused absences can lead to denial of any further excused absences. |
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| Additional Information |
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| 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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