Spring 2025 Course Syllabus Course: MUSC-2448 (Section: 1, CRN: 10316) Audio Engineering IV

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	Room 157 Office Hours Mon-Fri 12-2pm
Additional Contact Information
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.
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. Mixing Audio By: Roey Izhaki Publisher: Focal Press; 3 edition ISBN-10: 1138859788 ISBN-13: 978-1138859784
Additional Materials/Resources	None.
Corequisites/Prerequisites	MUSC-2347 Audio Engineering III
Learning Outcomes	1. Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. (PSLO Alpha) 2. Utilize advanced recording techniques (PSLO 2,3) 3. Utilize basic editing techniques (PSLO 2) 4. Demonstrate Engineering concepts to complete an advanced recording projects (PSLO 2,3,4)
Program Student Learning Outcomes	1. PSLO Alpha: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. 2. Apply commercial music sound technology to their professional practice. 3. Apply commercial music performance skill to support sound engineering practice. 4. Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice. 5. Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession.
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Course Introduction; Syllabus Review; Assignment Review; Pretest; Some Good Web Resources; Audio Engineering III Review; Tracking Theory Week 2: Tracking Theory; Drum Recording Week 3: Different Mixing Approaches; Using Reference Material; Where To Start a Mix; Three Different Mix Techniques Week 4: Filters and EQ Week 5: Advanced Filters and Equalization Week 6: Dynamic Processing Week 7: Advanced Dynamic Processors; Volume Automation; Review For Midterm Week 8: Spring Break Week 9: Midterm Exam; Balance, Panorama and Spatial Processors Week 10: Advanced Reverb and Delay Week 11: Advanced Modulation, Saturation, and Other Effects Week 12: The Mix Bus; Printing To Tape Week 13: Intro To Mastering Week 14: Mastering Continued Week 15: Final Project Due (AKA Capstone Due); Review for Final Week 16: Final Exam; Post Test Lecture topics are subject to change based on class demand and needs.
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Listening Project Week 2: Copy Mix 1 Week 3: Copy Mix 2; Drum Recording 1 Week 4: Copy Mix 3; Drum Recording 1 Revisions; Test 1 Week 5: Copy Mix 4; Drum, Bass, Rhythm Recording 1 Week 6: Copy Mix 5; Drum, Bass, Rhythm Recording Revisions Week 7: Copy Mix 6; Drum, Bass, Programmed Lead, Programmed Rhythm, and Scratch Vocal Recording; Copy Mix 7; Programmed Lead, Programmed Rhythm, and Scratch Vocal Recording Revisions; Test 2 Week 8: Spring Break Week 9: Copy Mix 8; Replacing Your Scratch Vocals with Final Vocals Week 10: Copy Mix 9; Replacing Your Scratch Vocals with Final Vocals Revisions and Rough Mix Week 11: Orignal Mix 1; Final Mix of Week 10's Rough Mix Week 12: Original Mix 2; Record a Complete Song with a Minimum of Four Live Sources, and Two Programmed Sources; Test 3 Week 13: Original Mix 3; Mix Your Complete Song with a Minimum of Four Live Sources, and Two Programmed Sources Week 14: Original Mix 4; Revise Your Mix of a Complete Song with a Minimum of Four Live Sources, and Two Programmed Sources Week 15: Mastered Copy of All Projects Final Exam; Test 4 Assignments are subject to change based on class demands and needs.
Final Exam Date	May 13, 2025 - 9:30 AM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Attendance - 15% Class Participation - 15%              Quizzes - 25% Projects/Test - 45%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	No late work will be accepted in this class unless the student presents proof of extenuating circumstances. All of your grades will be available for you in the "my grades" section of our Blackboard Page.
Attendance Policy	You get one "free" absence before your late/absences start to count against your grade in the attendance category. 3 tardies will result in 1 absence. After 5 absences and a discussion with the student, a letter grade will be dropped after each absence.
Additional Information	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.
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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. 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.
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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.
Department Information	Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts Chair: Dr. Blas Canedo Gonzalez Email: canedoba@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6547