MUSC354

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MUSC354

Music, Recording, and Sound Design MUSC354 FA

Next Offered in 9899 FA

A technical and historical introduction to sound recording designed for upper level students in music, film, theatre, dance, and art. The course covers the use of microphones, mixers, equalization, multi-track 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: Discussion Laboratory Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA MUSC

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

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