AET 3370.01 · Studio Production
Instructor:
Dr. Timothy N. Tappan / Voice: 460-6290 / Office: BMH 220
Credit:
3 Hours / Class Location-Meeting Times: CMB Studios, T & R, 11:00am – 12:15pm
E-Mail: tappant@mail.belmont.edu
or tappant@comcast.net /
Homepage: http://coba.belmont.edu/fac/tappant
Course Description: An in-depth study of the producer and the production of recorded
music product. Students create “demo” and “master” projects under the guidance
of the instructor.
Course Objective: The purpose of this course is
to provide students with the basic knowledge of (1) organizing and implementing
a “live” recording session; (2) the terminology and techniques necessary to
effectively communicate with studio personnel; (3) various production methods
and styles; and (4) effective solutions to common production problems
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 enlighte
3. To
emphasize quality classroom instruction within the parameters of 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: Class participation is encouraged
and each student will be expected to contribute at various times.
Specific contributions will be discussed prior to their presentation.
3. Required Assignments: Besides attending class
regularly, students are required to submit two recording projects on time and
10 Chart Song Evaluations.
4. 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
5. Testing: All test dates are noted in the Class
Schedule. There will be no surprise or “unplanned” tests. There
will also be a class discussion and review prior to each test. No
make-up tests will be allowed.
6. 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
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Homework
Assignments |
4 x 25pts/each |
Total = 100
Points |
|
Chart
Song Evaluations |
10 x 30pts/each |
Total = 300
Points |
|
Final |
|
Total = 100
Points |
|
Project
1 |
|
Total = 200
Points |
|
Project
2 |
|
Total = 300
Points |
|
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|
GRAND TOTAL 1,000 Points |
Grading Scale
|
|
B+ = 867-999 |
C+ = 767-799 |
D+ = 667-699 |
F = BELOW 600 |
|
A = 934-1000 |
B = 834-866 |
C = 734-766 |
D = 634-666 |
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|
A- = 900-933 |
B- = 800-833 |
C- = 700-733 |
D- = 600-633 |
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