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Syllabus –Fall 2006
Instructor: Frank Baird
Email: bairdf@pop.belmont.edu
Office Phone: 460-6905
Credit: 3 hours
Class Location: B19 -.Massey
Meeting Time: Section 01 TR 8:00AM -9: l5AM
Office Hours: By appointment only
Course Description:
AET 3560 -Sound Reinforcement. Prerequisites: MB U 1110, MB U 1380. A study of
equipment, systems concepts, design, and acoustical problems involved in sound
reinforcement for live performances and touring as related to professional concert
situations. ($30.00 course fee)
Course Objective:
To introduce the student to the basic principles of audio engineering for sound
reinforcement and practical application of the terms and definitions learned in the course.
The student is required to attend and assist in Belmont University Music Business
Showcases and other relevant assigned live sound functions as well as participate in the
Classroom/lab environment with the Instructor, gaining "hands-on" experience with the
equipment and tools necessary for effective sound reinforcement. Students from 3560
and 4560 will work together to assist the school at campus events where sound
reinforcement is necessary. The Instructor will also attempt to provide off -campus sound
reinforcement or related activities and/or observations.
Goals of the
The following objectives will be applied toward course completion:
To provide a personalized, career-oriented and practical education that emphasizes
leadership, innovation, private enterprise, and entrepreneurship.
To equip students with the tools to think critically, communicate effectively, accept responsibility, make successful decisions, and prosper in diverse work environments.
To emphasize quality classroom instruction within the parameters of ethical Christian principles.
As members of the
all responsible for ensuring that their experiences will be free of behaviors, which
compromise value. In order to uphold academic integrity, the University has adopted an
Honor System. Students and faculty will work together to establish the optimal
conditions for honorable academic work. Following is the Student Honor Pledge that
guides academic behavior:
“In affirmation of the Belmont University Statement of Values, I
pledge that 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."
Class Attendance:
The attendance policies will be the same as in the current catalog. (Policy for a course
meeting twice a week, >8 absences = F. )
Lab Participation/Required
Events:
Events hosted in Curb Cafe are required labs for this course. Your grade is dependent
upon your presence and participation these events. In addition, other labs scheduled by
the Coordinator of Sound Reinforcement throughout the semester will be considered
required events. These events will be posted on the Sound Reinforcement Event
Calendar @ http://forum.belmont.edu/livesound. It is the student's responsibility to stay
informed as to the nature and scheduling of required events,
Text:
Davis & Jones; Sound Reinforcement Handbook
ISBN: 0-88188-900-8
Accommodation of Disabilities:
In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the
Americans with Disabilities Act,
Testing:
There will be 5 quizzes given during the semester, a practical exam, one mid-term and
one final exam. The final exam will be comprehensive.
Basis of Grade Evaluation:
A+ = 97-100 B+ = 87-89 C+ = 77- 79 D+ = 67-69
A = 93-96 B = 83-86 2 C = 73- 76 D = 63-66
A- = 90-92 B- = 80-8 C- = 70-72 D- = 60-62
F = 50-0
Item: Percentage of
Grade
1. Class Attendance: 10%
2. Event Participation/ Attendance: 30%
3. Practical Exam 10%
4. Quizzes: 10%
5. Mid-Term Exam: 20%
6. Final Exam: 20%
Practical Exam:
TBA
Mid. Term Exam:
Final Exam: