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Course # / Title: |
CRN 24921, AET 4480.01 Master Mixing Techniques |
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Course Credit Hours: |
3 credit hours |
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Semester: |
Spring 2009 |
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Instructor: |
Bob Bullock |
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Instructor Contacts: |
bob@bobbullock.net |
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Instructor Office Hours: |
By appointment |
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Class Location: |
Ocean Way Studio, Studio C |
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Meeting Time(s): |
Saturday 8:00 am – 1:30 pm and other times as required |
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Final Exam: |
May 9, 2009, Ocean Way Studio C |
Course Description: AET 4480.01 Master Mixing Techniques (3). Prerequisites: AET 3090, and three hours from AET 3190, AET 3370, AET 4400, or AET 3560, and permission of instructor. This course explores the practical application of master mixing techniques used in modern production). This course will substitute for AET 4190 or AET 4380.
Course Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
Performance Criteria: During this course the student will:
ú describe and learn how to work in a new studio environment for the first time.
ú demonstrate the proper use of compression, equalization, reverb, delay and effects during mixing.
ú demonstrate proper hard disk management and documentation delivery requirements.
ú match a final mix from a pre-recorded multi-track mix project.
ú create a final group mix project.
Assessment Tools: During this course, outcomes mastery will be evaluated by:
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Activity |
Credit |
Purpose/Description |
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1. Collaborative Group Project |
40% |
demonstrates student’s ability to function as a team and track, overdub, and mix using and knowledge gained from class lectures and demonstrations. Documentation includes use of recommended NARAS standards and a redbook CD. Projects will be done by teams and turned in on the last day of class. |
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2. Individual Projects |
40 % |
Two papers evaluating the mix of a commercially released song and researching the career of a successful music mixer. |
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3. Final Exam |
20% |
A comprehensive test used to measure the student’s composite knowledge of topics covered from lectures, readings, equipment use, and listening. |
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Total Points |
100% |
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Course & Classroom Policies:
Attendance & Participation: Class attendance follows university policy as stated in the current Undergraduate Bulletin. Class participation is expected; attendance and absence will be noted.
http://www.belmont.edu/catalog/undergrad2008jun/apolicy/index.html
Roll will be taken during every class. Points (%) will be deducted from the final grade for unexcused absences. 1 absence, 7%; 2 absences, 14%; 3 absences, the student will be dropped from the class with a failing grade (WF).
Materials: Various handouts supplied by instructor. A hard drive for group project, blank CD’s, paper, pen, CD marker, etc. is needed.
Participation and Assignments: All students are expected to contribute to class discussions, research projects, complete all assignments.
Research Project:
1. Six (6) two (2) member research teams. (dependent on Class Size)
2. Tasks will be designed that can be completed within one studio day (8 hrs total per project).
3. All testing will be completed by Saturday May 9th.
Reference Books:
Modern Recording Techniques by David Miles Huber and Robert E. Runstein,
Critical Listening and Auditory Perception by F. Alton Everest
The Mixing Engineer's Handbook (Mix Pro Audio Series) by Bobby Owsinski
The Art of Mixing: A Visual Guide to Recording, Engineering, and Production by David Gibson
Here There and Everywhere by Geoff Emerick, (Recording the Beatles)
Grade Evaluation: As per CEMB policy, the grade assignment scale for this course is:
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Grade |
Percent (GPA) |
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A |
94 (4.0) |
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A- |
90 (3.7) |
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B+ |
87 (3.3) |
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B |
84 (3.0) |
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B- |
80 (2.7) |
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C+ |
77 (2.3) |
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C |
74 (2.0) |
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C- |
70 (1.7) |
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Final grades below 70 % will not apply to the major. |
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D+ |
67 |
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D |
64 |
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D- |
60 |
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F |
< 60 |
Honor Code: It is the responsibility of each student to abide by the Belmont University Honor Code. “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.”
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 during this course, please notify the Office of the Dean of Students located in Beaman Student Life Center (460-6407) as soon as possible.
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Key Dates |
Activity |
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Mar. 21 - Sat |
Introduction: Working in a New Studio / Basic Mix Techniques |
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Mar. 28 - Sat |
Beginning a mix, Compressors/Limiters/EQ/EFX |
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April 4 - Sat |
The Mix Team: Interacting with the Artist, Producer and Musicians / Guest Speaker |
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April 18 - Sat |
The Nuts & Bolts of the Business of Mixing: Invoicing, Rates, Delivery Requirements, File Management, Responsibilities, Time Management. |
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April 25 - Sat |
Moving Towards the Final Mix: Balance and Automation |
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May 2 - Sat |
Activity: Matching a Master Mix from Original Multi-tracks |
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May 9 - Sat |
Critique: Final Mix Project. |
Scheduled topics & guest speakers are subject to change