Belmont University

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 designed to optimize students' awareness of the real life demands and nuances of the professional recording business.

 

Objectives Of The CEMBThe 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, Belmont University will provide reasonable accommodation of all medically documented disabilities. If

 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 Beaman Student Life Center (460-6407) as soon as possible.

 

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