Course Description:
This course is a hands-on survey of software,hardware,and procedures
involved
with digital audio presentations.(May be repeated one time.)
Disabled Students: If you have a disability that has been verified you may wish to make use of the many services available from Disabled Student Services. Please contact them at extension 6658 and inform your instructor.
Reference Text: "Hard Disk Recording," David Miles Huber,
Protools 101, Digidesign Text
Final Exam: May 19 2:30
Course Objective: To provide an overview of digital audio editing and production as realated to music and multimedia production.
Attendance Policy: Attendance is critical. Missing three or more class sessions may result in being dropped from the class or receiving an F. Students wishing to withdraw should do so through the Admissions and Records Office. Attendance points=50 points
Exams: Midterm Exam 50 points, Final Exam 50 points Based
on assigned text and handout readings and lectures.
Exam Total=100 points
Projects: Assignments will be given in class=100 points
Oral Report/Term Paper: Up to 50 points for preparing a term paper or oral presentation on an electronics related topic or by giving a demonstration of a skill or principle related to a special classroom topic (as listed below). Presentation must be pre-approved by the instructor= 50 points
Assignments =400 points (50 points each)
Final Project=100 points
Attendance=200 points
Term Paper=100 points
Tests=200 points
Total possible points=1000 points
Class Schedule
Weeks One through Three
Terminology-Resources-Equipment-Procedures-Software Orientation
Oral Report/Term Paper: Due Third Week
Weeks Four through Six
Assignment One Due September 3rd: Outline of Project One
Assignment Two Due September 10: Segments Due
Weeks Seven through Twelve
Assignment Three Due October 1: Assemblage of Segments
Assignment Four Due October 15: Project One Completion
Weeks Thirteen through Fifteen
Assignment Five Due October 29: Final Project Outline
Assignment Six Due November 12: Final Project Components
Assignment Seven Due November 26: Assemblage of Components
Weeks Sixteen through Eighteen
Assignment Eight Due December 3: Final Construction and Mixdown
Final Project Due December 10
Assignment Schedule: 50 points each, total=400 points
Projects will be given in class.