Syllabus
MUM2600L
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Course Title: |
MUM 2600L – Sound Recording 1 Lab |
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Number: |
475344 (North) |
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Schedule: |
R 3:25 PM – 4:15 PM, room 2140 (North) |
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Term: |
2008-1 |
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Credits: |
3 |
Instructor
Information
· Eduardo J. Calle, Associate Professor of Music Business and Production
· Office: Kendall 8213-2, Wolfson TBA
· Telephone: 305-237-0593
· E-mail: ecalle@mdc.edu
· Website: http://www.drcalle.com
· Angel: https://mycourses.mdc.edu
· Office Hours
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Days |
Times |
Campus |
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M |
5:05 PM – 5:35 PM |
Wolfson |
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T |
7:20 AM – 8:20 AM 9:50 AM – 11:50 AM |
Kendall Kendall |
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W |
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM |
Kendall |
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R |
7:20 AM – 8:20 AM 9:50 AM – 11:50 AM 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Kendall Kendall Wolfson |
Course Description
MUM2600
An introduction to techniques, practices and procedures in
making eight-track recordings. The student will gain experience with acoustical
balancing, editing and over-dubbing in a wide variety of sound situations. Co-requisite:
MUM 2600L. (3 hr. lecture).
MUM2600L
Sound Recording 1 Lab 1 credit
Participation in MUM 2600L offers students directed “hands on”
experience coinciding with lectures in MUM 2600. Co-requisite: MUM 2600.
Special fee. (2 hr. lab)
MUM 2600L Course Competencies
Competency 1: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate a basic understanding of the recording process by:
· Correctly preparing a digital audio workstation (DAW) for recording based on the session requirements.
· Correctly identifying monaural and stereophonic sources when creating tracks and choosing microphones or inputs.
· Creating and recording a click track.
· Creating a tempo map.
· Creating session markers.
· Recording sound.
· Sub-mixing various audio tracks onto a single mono or stereo track.
· Importing a variety of files into a DAW session.
· Creating a rough mix of the session.
· Bouncing the recording to a disc in a variety of digital audio file formats including AIFF, .wav, and MP3.
· Converting a variety of audio files into different formats using Apple iTunes software.
Competency 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate a basic understanding of various responsibilities associated with an assistant engineer by:
· Appropriately setting up and striking microphone stands for use when recording a variety of instruments and performers.
· Appropriately setting up and striking available microphones.
· Appropriately wrapping and unwrapping cables commonly used in a recording studio.
· Appropriately placing and striking chairs, rugs, sound panels, music stands, stand lights, and other commonly used studio equipment used when recording various instruments and performers.
· Appropriately setting up and striking headphone amplifiers and headphones.
· Generating a log of all equipment used during a recording session.
· Verifying that all equipment used during a recording session is accounted for and secured.
Competency 3: Upon successful
completion of this course, the student will demonstrate a basic understanding
of commonly used studio microphones and their typical applications by:
· Choosing, setting up, and acceptably placing microphones used during a recording session.
· Recording sound using microphones placed in close, distant, accent, X/Y, M/S, and Decca Tree configurations.
· Identifying and correctly using microphones described solely by manufacturer and model number.
Competency 4: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate a basic understanding of audio signal routing by:
· Manipulating audio signals via a virtual or physical audio patchbay.
· Using sends and busses to guide audio signals as instructed or required.
· Correctly assigning monaural and stereo inputs and outputs.
Competency 5: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate a basic understanding of audio signal processing by:
· Adjusting input and output levels, and the amount of signal processing in order to produce the instructed or desired results.
- Applying in-line and side-chain signal processing to audio signals.
- Manipulating the spatial positioning of sound within the audio field.
Competency 6: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate a basic understanding of sound recording techniques by:
· Recording various monaural and stereophonic acoustic sources using microphones.
· Recording various monaural and stereophonic acoustic sources using direct injection.
· Overdubbing acoustic sources onto an existing session.
· Detailing the input assignments for a specified recording session.
· Detailing the output assignments for a specified recording session.
· Editing a recorded performance.
General Education
Outcomes
Students who successfully complete MUM2600 will demonstrate skills in accordance with the college-wide general learning outcomes. The general learning outcomes suggest that as graduates of Miami Dade College, students will able to:
· Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
o MUM2600L students communicate verbally and
in written form.
· Use quantitative analytical skills to evaluate and process numerical data.
o MUM2600L students use spreadsheets to calculate
costs related to studio construction and design.
· Solve problems using critical and creative thinking and scientific reasoning.
o MUM2600L students propose designs for a
project studio based on their needs and resources.
· Formulate strategies to locate, evaluate, and apply information.
o MUM2600L
students locate, evaluate, and apply information pertaining to the recording
industry from a variety of sources and in a variety of ways.
· Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures, including global and historical perspectives.
o MUM2600L students record a variety of
musical styles from around the globe.
· Create strategies that can be used to fulfill personal, civic, and social responsibilities.
o MUM2600L students explore strategies
directly related to fulfilling their personal, civic, and social
responsibilities by focusing on enrichment and profitability, service-oriented
business practices, and the social impact of the music business.
· Demonstrate knowledge of ethical thinking and its application to issues in society.
o MUM 2600L students address ethical business
practices related to copyright, employment, and music production.
· Use computer and emerging technologies effectively.
o MUM2600L students use an array of computer
applications related to music production.
· Demonstrate an appreciation for aesthetics and creative activities.
o MUM2600L students will tackle a variety of
music production issues using creative approaches developed throughout the
course.
o Alternatively, since one person’s art is
another person’s garbage, determinations regarding aesthetics will be made by
MUM2600 students and represent their own personal opinions. Students will define
acceptable levels of pitch congruence and rhythmic placement.
· Describe how natural systems function and recognize the impact of humans on the environment.
o MUM2600L
students will study the impact of high sound pressure levels on hearing, the
disposal of computer equipment, and review a variety of music business
activities that use energy and the related impact on the environment.
The Miami Dade College learning outcomes are available online at: http://www.mdc.edu/learningoutcomes/outcomes.aspx
Suggested Texts
Huber, D. M., & Runstein, R. E. (2005). Modern Recording Techniques (6th ed.). Burlington, MA:
Elsevier. ISBN: 0240806255.
Supplies
· Students are suggested to purchase a USB flash drive of size 2 Gigabytes or larger.
· Students are expected to have access to a computer and the Internet.
Resources
· https://mycourses.mdc.edu (Angel learning portal)
· http://www.digidesign.com/index.cfm?langid=100&navid=54&itemid=22942 (Pro Tools manual)
Course Requirements
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Schedule
of assignments (all assignments will be posted on Angel)
o Week 2: The Pro Tools interface
o Week 4: Session setup
o Week 6: Recording setup
o Week 8: Microphone applications
o Week 10: In puts and outputs
o Week 12 – 16: Movie recordings
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Calendar
o Weeks 1 - 4: Course competencies 1
o Weeks 5 – 6: Course competencies 2
o Weeks 7 – 8: Course competencies 3
o Weeks 9 – 10: Course competencies 4
o Weeks 11 – 13: Course competencies 5
o Weeks 14 – 16: Course competencies 6
· The MDC academic calendar is available at: http://www.mdc.edu/main/academics/academic_calendar.asp
Course
Evaluation/Grading Policy/Assessment Methods/Schedule
Course grading scale:
A: 90 – 100
B: 80 – 89
C: 70 – 79
D: 60 – 69
F: 59 or lower
Tests: All tests will be issued and graded via Angel.
Assignments: All assignments will be issued and graded via Angel.
Grading policy: Scores for each test
or assignments will be calculated by dividing the number of points earned by
the number of possible points. The percentage grades for each test and
assignment will be totaled and computed into a final a grade in accordance with
the course grading scale.
Course/Departmental
Policies
· Attendance is mandatory. Every two absences will result in a one percent deduction from the
overall grade. In other words, if your average is 92 and you missed four courses, your overall average is 90.
· Lateness is discouraged. Please be on time.
· Class participation is encouraged.
· Missed assignments can only be made up in cases involving excused absences.
· Illness/emergencies should be reported to the professor via E-mail.
· Students are expected to observe the academic honesty policies detailed in the MDC publication
outlining student rights and responsibilities. This document is available at
http://www.mdc.edu/policy/student_rights_and_responsibilities.pdf
· Students with special needs should contact the instructor or the appropriate college department.
· In case of emergency, the class will exercise college-mandated emergency procedures
Available Support
Services
· The Kendall MIDI lab is located in room 8111.
· The Kendall computer courtyard is located in building 3.
· The Kendall music lab is located in room M-335.
· Disability Services – please contact student services.
· ACCESS Department - students who experience learning difficulties or have disabilities are urged to visit an ACCESS advisor to determine if eligible
for any special services