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Academic Year 2001/2002

Music, Recording, and Sound Design
MUSC 354 FA

This technical and historical introduction to sound recording is designed for upper-level students in music, film, theatre, dance, and art. The course covers the use of microphones, mixers, equalization, multitrack recording, and digital sequencing. Additional readings will examine the impact of recording on musical and filmic practice. Participation in the course provides students with access to the Music Department recording studio.

MAJOR READINGS

Davis, Gary and Ralph Jones, SOUND REINFORCEMENT HANDBOOK (Hal Leonard Publishing, 1989) Wadhams, Wayne SOUND ADVICE (Schirmer, 1990).

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two major recording projects, one term paper, and two quizzes.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Advanced work in one of the arts. Additional supervised lab sessions will be scheduled at the first class.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA MUSC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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