AET 1380.08, Survey Of Recording Technology
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N.
Tappan / Voice: 460-6290 / Office: BMH 220
Credit: 3 Hours / Class
Location: MCB25 : Meeting Times: T & R 9:30am – 10:45am
E-Mail: tappant@mail.belmont.edu
/ Homepage: http://coba.belmont.edu/fac/tappant
Course
Description: A study of the major areas of recording technology as related to the
music industry. The student receives an overview of analog and digital
technology with attention to its innovations, history, and effect on the music
industry.
Course
Objective: To
provide students with a basic knowledge of how the modern recording studio
functions through 1) reading assignments, 2) studio observation, 3) participation,
and 4) lecture. An emphasis on understanding and problem solving is desig
Objectives Of The CEMB: The Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music
Business has the following goals:
1. To provide
a personalized, career-oriented and practical educational program in Business
administration which emphasizes the four themes of
leadership, innovation, private enterprise, and entrepreneurship.
2. To equip
students with the ability to (1) communicate effectively, (2) think critically,
and (3) make enlightened judgments about their environment.
3. To
emphasize quality classroom instruction within the parameters of caring,
Christian principles.
Course Requirements and Accommodations
1.
Attendance: The class attendance policy is identical to the
attendance policy of the University as expressed in the current catalog.
2.
Participation: Each student will contribute at various
times. Specific participation will be discussed prior to presentation.
3.
Text: Modern Recording
Techniques 7th Ed. by Huber and Runstein, Focal Press.
4.
Required Assignments: Besides reading text assignments which are
noted in the Class Schedule, students will be required to observe four
recording sessions and submit observation reports at intervals noted in the Class
Schedule. Students will present a five-minute subject overview at the
direction of the instructor. Students will also be required to complete a
recording project.
5.
Accommodation of Disabilities: In compliance with Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with
Disabilities
Act,
you have a disability
and would like the university to provide reasonable accommodations of the
disability, please notify the Office of
the Dean of Students located in
6.
Testing: All test dates are noted in the Class Schedule.
There will also be a class discussion and review prior to each test. No
make-up tests will be allowed. Final exam will be comprehensive.
7.
Honor Code: It is the responsibility of each
student to abide by the Belmont University Honor Code.
“I will not give or receive aid during examinations; I will not give or receive
false or impermissible aid in course work, in the preparation of reports, or in
any other type of work that is to be used by the instructor as the basis of my
grade; I will not engage in any form of academic fraud. Furthermore, I
will uphold my responsibility to see to it that others abide by the spirit and
letter of this Honor Pledge.”
Grade
Evaluation
|
Tests 1 - 4 |
100
Points Each |
Total
= 400 Points |
|
Studio Observations 1 - 4 |
25
Points Each |
Total
= 100 Points |
|
Quizzes 1 - 4 |
25
Points Each |
Total
= 100 Points |
|
Group Presentations |
100
Points |
Total
= 100 Points |
|
Project |
100
Points |
Total
= 100 Points |
|
Final Exam |
200
Points |
Total
= 200 Points |
|
|
|
GRAND
TOTAL = 1,000 Points |
Grading Scale (Total Accumulated
Points)
|
|
B+ = 867-999 |
C+ = 767-799 |
D+ = 667-699 |
F = BELOW 600 |
|
A = 934-1,000 |
B =
834-866 |
C =
734-766 |
D =
634-666 |
|
|
A- = 900-932 |
B- = 800-833 |
C- = 700-733 |
D- = 600-633 |
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