MUS 275 - Advanced Studio Techniques Laboratory II

Description
Advanced Studio Techniques Laboratory II cultivates multi-track recording skills augmented with soundtrack “lock to picture” post-production. Incorporating recording skills studied in prerequisite semesters, “Radio, Television and Corporate Industrial” production are explored. Theories and practices pertaining to various “end-user” formats are covered. As well, this course enables the student to summarize and incorporate skills and concepts established throughout the entire recording technology curriculum. The objective of this course is to merge various recording technology skills into a single craft.

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: C or Higher in the following courses: MUS 273 and MUS 274
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): MUS 276
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Course Fees: $25.00
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:
1. Effectively apply basic mastering techniques to an audio project to improve the quality of the audio.

2. Set up a surround sound session either in a Pro Tools session or using the Yamaha console.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of surround sound microphone setups, and surround sound mixing techniques.

4. Demonstrate knowledge of film sound design and broadcast audio production.

5. Identify the best solution to a problem or issue.

6. Use creativity and alternative thinking to brainstorm new ideas and possible solutions to problems or issues.

7. Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.

8. Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
Course Outline:
I. Week 1 – 4

A. Introduction to Mastering procedures

B. Advanced compressor and EQ operation

C. Advanced plug-in operation

II. Weeks 5 – 8

A. Surround sound microphone techniques

B. Surround sound mixing techniques

C. Surround sound monitoring setups

III. Weeks 9 – 13

A. Broadcast audio production

B. Broadcast audio project competition

C. Film sound design

D. Movie soundtrack production

IV. Week 14

A. Present final surround sound projects

B. Final exam review

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 15-20%

Demonstration: 30-40%

Mediated instruction: 30-40%

Experiential: 10-20%
Mandatory Course Components:
Unit quizzes, lab projects, student presentation, broadcast project, sound for picture project, stereo recording project, mastering labs, film sound design project, surround sound multi track project, final performance evaluation, final written exam.

Successful completion of the 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: 102701
Course CIP Code: 50.09
Maximum Course Enrollment: 15
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), Other (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
MUS 275 will be taught by the head of the recording technology area in the music department. This instructor is a full time/tenure track employee therefore removing any special staffing requirements for this class.

Last Revision Date Effective: 2017-04-17 13:56:28
Course Review & Revision Year: 2024-2025