Living Arts College 3000 Wakefield Crossing Drive Raleigh, NC 27614 (919) 488-8500 Master Course Outline
Course Title:
Audio Engineering II
Course Number:
AP 202/AP 010
InstructorName:
John Taylor Office: A107, Phone 919-488-8500x217, email: jtaylor@hdigi.com
Date:
Summer 2011
Course Length:
10 Weeks
CourseSchedule:
M,T,W 6-8pm
Quarter
Unit of academic measurement
2Q
Total Credit Hours
Total Contact Hours
4
60
Course Description:
This class will explore both the technical and creative aspects of audio engineering. It will review the fundamentals of sound and psychoacoustics; examine audio production techniques, both past and present, including session management and documentation. Signal flow, microphone techniques, signal processing, recording, and mixing will be explored with a comprehensive hands-on approach.
Prerequisites:
AP 201 Digital Audio Workstation II
Co-requisites:
None
Description of Content
(Check one)
Required
Optional
Suggested Textbook (s)
Modern Recording Techniques, Seventh Edition, by Huber and Runstiein
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Suggested Resources & Supplies
7200rpm 100-500GB Hard Drive Blank CD-Rs and DVD-Rs Golden Ears Ear Training CD Volume 1 - 4
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Course Specific Performance Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Employ aural listening skills to Identify phase reversal and comb filtering, stereophony, 3dB amplitude changes, and 12dB boosts and cuts over all ten octaves of the audible spectrum.
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Identify industry standard microphones by make, model, type, and polar pattern and employ these microphones and DIs in a variety of techniques and applications
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Patch and acquire signal input, output and monitor.
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Operate an analog console to record, monitor, and mix multi-track audio.
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Plan and implement track, take, and recall sheets.
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Operate Pro Tools as a multi-track recorder in a hybrid analog environment
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Operate analog processing to shape frequency response and dynamics and utilize outboard time domain effects such as reverberation and echo.
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Properly calibrate a stereo monitoring environment
Course Outline: may be filled in for each day in class or with notable assignment dates, as shown below.
Topic And Date
Class Schedule
Time (In Contact Hours)
Week 1
Review of audio fundamentals and signal flow. Drill Golden Ear Volume 1 Disc 1
6
Week 2
Identify industry standard microphones. Discuss polar patterns, mic types, and applications.
6
Week 3
Discussion of various close placement techniques for various acoustic/ electric instruments. Review of phase. Discussion of stereo mic techniques and ambient mic techniques
6
Week 4
Overview of basic electronics terminology. Audio Circuits. Balanced/Unbalanced.
6
Week 5
Discussion of Section. Inputs and outputs. signal flow and consoles. Channel strip. Master Detailed explanation of patch bays. The insert.
6
Week 6
Tracking Session Prep. Setting up a simple tracking session. Setting up cue mixes. Review of Pro Tools session setup and backup. Pro Tools record modes.
6
Week 7
Importance of organization and record keeping. The track sheet, take sheet, & documentation. Session etiquette. The talkback button.
6
Week 8
Detailed discussion of equalizers, type and function. Discussion of eq techniques. Listening exercises based on EQ
6
Week 9
Detailed discussion of various dynamics processors and functions Mixing. Students will understand features that are available to make mixing within Pro Tools both logical and powerful. These will include inserts, plug ins, sends and returns, sub masters, master faders and grouping tracks.
6
Week 10
Time domain effects. Reverberation, delay, echo, chorus, phase, and flange.
6
TOTAL
100%
Instructional Methods:
Lectures and demonstrations, classroom discussions and critiques, studio assignments, handouts, presentations, and written assignments will assist in the critical analysis of different theories, principles, and processes of game design and development. (use whatever is appropriate for your class)
Grading:
Student performance will be evaluated based upon the following criteria. Attendance alone will not be included as a percentage of the grade, but participation will be included as a grade requirement.
Grade Scale:
A. 90% - 100% Excellent
B. 80% - 89% Above Average
C. 70% - 79% Average
D. 60% - 69% Below Average
F. Below- 60% Failure STANDARD
Library Assignment(s):
As assigned by the instructor. Written assignments will involve both library research and the use of reference material with proper documentation. Directions for the written assignments will be on file so that tutors or teaching assistants may help students; students requiring additional assistance should speak with the instructor.
Portfolio /Capstone Assignment:
Program portfolios are a recommended and demonstrable means for assessing student competencies. Each student should select a project or paper from this course that best demonstrates his/her proficiencies with the material presented. Each student should then review and assess the chosen project or paper with the course instructor, revise it as needed, and add it to his/her program portfolio. Use this section as appropriate for your course.
attendance:
Class SessionsThe accelerated nature of LAC courses emphasizes group interaction in the classroom and relies on the collaborative effort and shared expertise of peers. Prompt arrival at each scheduled in-class session is mandatory, because class session time has been condensed. Absent students do not gain the benefit of class involvement, nor do they contribute to the learning of other students in the class. Consistently late students also disrupt the flow of educational activities.=Prior notification of class absences through email or phone is required. Failure to notify the instructor of an absence may result in a zero on work for the class period.= Attendance at all scheduled class sessions is required of each student. Scheduled class sessions will be noted in the syllabus, and each student is expected to be present, on time, and prepared for each class session. Class attendance records will be maintained by each instructor and reported to the school. In addition, a percentage of the student’s grade will be determined by class participation. Also, because of the limited time available to conduct in-class activities, prompt arrival at each class session is mandatory. If significant, consistent tardiness is observed, instructors will refer the student to the Program Coordinator.Occasional circumstances may arise that cause students to miss a class session or to arrive late for a class session. Make-up work will normally be required for missed class sessions (see section below on Make-Up Assignments). However, the student’s class participation grade may still be affected.Those students expecting to miss an entire class due to unavoidable circumstances must arrange for an excused absence prior to the first class session. Students needing to withdraw during a course may do so by arrangement with the Program Coordinator and only during the drop/add period.Team Time Sessions (use as appropriate)The accelerated nature of LAC courses requires an equal emphasis on learning team activity, which is also considered to be instructional time. Absent students do not gain the benefit of team learning, nor do they contribute to the learning of other students in the team. Consistently late students also reduce the effectiveness of the learning team. Thus, a percentage of the student’s grade will be determined by team participation.Attendance at learning team sessions is required of each student. Each student is expected to be present, on time, and prepared for each learning team session. However, occasional circumstances will arise that cause students to miss a learning team session, or to arrive late for a learning team session. Prior notification must occur by email or phone. Make-up work will normally be required for missed learning team sessions (see section below on Make-Up Assignments). However, the student’s team participation grade may still be affected. If significant, consistent tardiness is observed, instructors should refer the student to the Program Coordinator.
LAC Library Usage and research support:
As assigned by the instructor. Written assignments will involve both library research and the use of reference material with proper documentation. Directions for the written assignments will be on file so that tutors or teaching assistants may help students. Instructors should work with the librarians who is available to facilitate research and study strategies, as well as provide reference services and online search instruction. The campus library provides print and electronic collections that support the major educational programs and the general education program.
make-up work:
Make-Up Assignments
Students are expected to complete all class assignments whether or not they are in attendance. Assignments submitted to the instructor by assigned deadlines (whether in person, via a classmate, via e-mail, via fax, or via other means) will be acceptable even if the student is not in attendance. Absent students from a class session or a learning team session must make up any missed work as requested by the faculty member. Such make-up assignments must be relevant to the nature of the work missed. However, students must be aware that make-up work is not always possible, and the feasibility of relevant make-up work is left to the discretion of the instructor. In the event that make-up work is not possible, or in the event that it is not done, the student’s grade will be reduced accordingly. Late work will be penalized 10 points per business day.
3000 Wakefield Crossing Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614 (919) 488-8500
Master Course Outline
Office: A107, Phone 919-488-8500x217, email: jtaylor@hdigi.com
Credit
Hours
Contact
Hours
Required
Optional
Blank CD-Rs and DVD-Rs
Golden Ears Ear Training CD Volume 1 - 4
(In Contact Hours)
Mixing. Students will understand features that are available to make mixing within Pro Tools both logical and powerful. These will include inserts, plug ins, sends and returns, sub masters, master faders and grouping tracks.
TOTAL
Grade Scale:
A. 90% - 100% Excellent
B. 80% - 89% Above Average
C. 70% - 79% Average
D. 60% - 69% Below Average
F. Below- 60% Failure
STANDARD
Use this section as appropriate for your course.
Attendance at all scheduled class sessions is required of each student. Scheduled class sessions will be noted in the syllabus, and each student is expected to be present, on time, and prepared for each class session. Class attendance records will be maintained by each instructor and reported to the school. In addition, a percentage of the student’s grade will be determined by class participation. Also, because of the limited time available to conduct in-class activities, prompt arrival at each class session is mandatory. If significant, consistent tardiness is observed, instructors will refer the student to the Program Coordinator.Occasional circumstances may arise that cause students to miss a class session or to arrive late for a class session. Make-up work will normally be required for missed class sessions (see section below on Make-Up Assignments). However, the student’s class participation grade may still be affected.Those students expecting to miss an entire class due to unavoidable circumstances must arrange for an excused absence prior to the first class session. Students needing to withdraw during a course may do so by arrangement with the Program Coordinator and only during the drop/add period.Team Time Sessions (use as appropriate)The accelerated nature of LAC courses requires an equal emphasis on learning team activity, which is also considered to be instructional time. Absent students do not gain the benefit of team learning, nor do they contribute to the learning of other students in the team. Consistently late students also reduce the effectiveness of the learning team. Thus, a percentage of the student’s grade will be determined by team participation.Attendance at learning team sessions is required of each student. Each student is expected to be present, on time, and prepared for each learning team session. However, occasional circumstances will arise that cause students to miss a learning team session, or to arrive late for a learning team session. Prior notification must occur by email or phone. Make-up work will normally be required for missed learning team sessions (see section below on Make-Up Assignments). However, the student’s team participation grade may still be affected. If significant, consistent tardiness is observed, instructors should refer the student to the Program Coordinator.
Students are expected to complete all class assignments whether or not they are in attendance. Assignments submitted to the instructor by assigned deadlines (whether in person, via a classmate, via e-mail, via fax, or via other means) will be acceptable even if the student is not in attendance.
Absent students from a class session or a learning team session must make up any missed work as requested by the faculty member. Such make-up assignments must be relevant to the nature of the work missed. However, students must be aware that make-up work is not always possible, and the feasibility of relevant make-up work is left to the discretion of the instructor. In the event that make-up work is not possible, or in the event that it is not done, the student’s grade will be reduced accordingly.
Late work will be penalized 10 points per business day.