Audio Technology and Techniques
A101: Introduction to Audio Technology (3 cr.)
Introduction to the equipment and techniques employed in audio recording
and sound reinforcement.
A102: Audio Techniques I (3 cr)
P: A101 Introduction to Audio Technology. Introduction to studio equipment
and recording procedures including microphone use, basic studio techniques,
editing concepts, and recording and signal processing equipment.
A201: Audio Techniques II (3 cr.)
P: A102 Audio Techniques I, and A150 Introductory Seminar in Recording
Arts. Intermediate studio and recording procedures including signal processing,
digital audio theory, and basic digital audio workstation techniques.
A202: Audio Techniques III (3 cr.)
P: A 201 Audio Techniques II. Advanced digital audio theory including
media production, audio for internet and advanced digital audio workstation
techniques.
A270:
Multitrack Studio Techniques I (2 cr.)
P: A102 Audio Techniques I and A150 Introductory Seminar in Recording
Arts. Multitrack studio and recording procedures with an emphasis on signal
processing and mixdown techniques.
A370: Multitrack Studio Techniques II (2 cr.)
P: A270 Multitrack Studio Techniques I and A350 Seminar in Recording Arts.
Supervised practical experience in multitrack studio procedures with an
emphasis on microphone and recording techniques. Small group and individual
project work, plus group listening and discussion.
A321
Sound for Picture Production (2 cr.)
P: A202 Audio Techniques III, and A270 Multitrack Studio Techniques I.
Study of audio production techniques for radio, video, film, and multimedia.
Emphasis on mixing criteria for broadcast and visual productions.
A325 Digital Audio Workstation
Seminar (2 cr.)
A seminar in intermediate and advanced digital audio workstation production
techniques.
A470: Individual Multitrack Projects I (2 cr.)
P: A370 Multitrack Studio Techniques II. Advanced production experience
in multitrack recording and mixing. Individual project work, plus group
listening and discussion.
A471: Individual Multitrack Projects II (2 cr.)
P: A470 Individual Multitrack Projects I. Individual projects in multitrack
recording.
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Electricity and Electronics
A111:
Basic Electricity (3 cr.)
P: Two years high school algebra, Mathematics M025 Pre-Calculus Mathematics,
or equivalent. Fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism, with
review of necessary algebra.
A112:
Electronics I (3 cr.)
P: A111 Basic Electricity. AC theory and introduction to circuit elements
and active devices.
A211:
Electronics II (3 cr.)
P: A112 Electronics I. System design and operation applied to audio, both
analog and digital.
A311: Audio Repair and Maintenance
I (3 cr.)
P: A211 Electronics II. Instruction in basic audio equipment and studio
maintenance. Practical experience is emphasized.
A312: Audio Repair and Maintenance II (3 cr.)
P: A311 Audio Repair and Maintenance I. Instruction in advanced audio
equipment maintenance with concentration on wiring practices, system design,
analysis, and repair. Practical experience is emphasized.
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Live Sound
A320 Sound Reinforcement Techniques (3 cr.)
P: A201 Audio Techniques I. An introduction to sound reinforcement systems
and the techniques of sound reinforcement.
A420 Advanced Sound Reinforcement (2 cr.)
P: A320 Sound reinforcement Techniques. Study of advanced sound reinforcement,
system design, and practical experience in sound reinforcement.
Recording Arts
A150: Introductory Seminar in Recording Arts (1
cr.)
P: A101 Introduction to Audio Technology. An introduction to critical
listening for recording engineers and producers, with an emphasis on technical
evaluation and aesthetic principles within the context of musical style.
A340 Topics in Recording Arts (2-3 cr.)
May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor for different
topics only. [Variable title course]
A350: Seminar In Recording Arts (1 cr.)
P: A150 Introductory Seminar in Recording Arts. Critical listening and
discussion of recording techniques, concepts and aesthetics.
A440 Individual Project in Recording Arts (1-3 cr.).
P: senior standing.
A460: Recording Arts - Techniques (3 cr)
P: A201 Audio Techniques II and A 270 Multitrack Studio Techniques I.
Recording and production of CD projects for commercial release. Includes
practical experience in engineering, producing and editing, as well as
an overview of the CD production process from planning through manufacture.
A461 Final Project in Recording Arts (1 cr.)
P: Permission of instructor. Preparation of dossier summarizing all work
completed (concurrent with last semester of on-campus course work). Student
will make a presentation of the dossier to a group of Music faculty including
the Director of Recording Arts and at least one faculty member from outside
the Department of Recording Arts.
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Other
A480: Internship in Audio (3 cr.)
P: A461 Final Project in Recording Arts. Supervised experience in a working
environment directly related to audio technology. Assessed by reports
from the student and on-site supervisor.
X090: Audio Crew (Arr.)
Practical experience in all phases of audio recording and reinforcement.
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