MUS 273 - Advanced Studio Techniques Laboratory I

Description
Advanced Studio Techniques Laboratory I develops advanced recording skills utilizing multiple microphone techniques while simultaneously recording multiple instrumentalists. This course also broadens student’s awareness and operation of the different types of mixing consoles used in the industry. The objective of this course is to provide the student with practical hands on experience via recording in stereo, medium sized musical ensembles in digital surround sound. As well, stereo music mixing skills are broadened.

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: C or Higher in the following courses: MUS 114 and MUS 116 and MUS 174
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): MUS 274 (C or Higher)
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Course Fees: $10.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Digital Audio Specialist Certificate, Pre-Music and Entertainment Business, A.A. (3 + 1, Ferris State University), Recording Technology, A.M.

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate knowledge of audio console operation and features of recording consoles, broadcast consoles, live sound consoles, hybrid consoles, digital consoles and workstation controllers.
Choose and correctly set up XY,DIN, ORTF, MS, AB, Binaural, Blumlein pair, Faulkner phase array and decca tree stereo microphone pairs.
Demonstrate functional knowledge of stereo microphone theory.
Demonstrate knowledge of stereo mixdown techniques and procedures through the development of stereo mixes.
Use rules or frameworks to provide context for and understand problems or issues.
Adapt to change by developing new ideas or finding improved ways of doing things.
Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.

Course Outline:
I. Unit One - Audio Consoles

A. Console types

B. Console student presentations

C. Pro Tools record modes

D. Punching exercise

E Console attributes

F. Console “stations” exercise

II. Unit Two - Microphones

A. Stereo microphone theory

B. Stereo mic listening/setup activity, XY, ORTF, Blumlien, MS

C. Stereo mic listening/setup activity, AB, Decca tree, DIN

D. Stereo mic listening/setup activity, Baffled Omni, Faulkner Phase array

E. Stereo mic listening/setup activity Critical Distance, multiple cardioids panned

F. Stereo mic theory, setup and listening assessment

III. Unit Three - Mixing

A. Stereo mixdown procedures

B. Stereo mixdown competitions 1 - 3

IV. Unit Four - Review

A. Semester review

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 20-25%

Demonstration: 35-45%

Mediated instruction: 35-40%

Experiential: 10-20%
Mandatory Course Components:
Unit quizzes, lab assignments, student multi track recording project, student ensemble stereo recording project, student presentations, term paper, final performance evaluation, final written quiz

Sucessful completion of mandatory course components (73% or better)
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
Yes
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 3
People Soft Course ID Number: 102656
Course CIP Code: 50.09
Maximum Course Enrollment: 22
General Room Request: None

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Music
Discipline: MUS
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below), Other (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
1. Minimum of Master's Degree in Music with a Baccalaureate Degree in Recording Technology or its equivalent, Five year's experience as a full time professional audio engineer.
2. Previous collegiate recording technology teaching experience.
3. Demonstrated skills in live sound recording and reinforcement as well as digital studio recording.

Last Revision Date Effective: 2017-04-17 13:53:46
Course Review & Revision Year: 2024-2025