Belmont University
AET 1380, Survey Of Recording Technology
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N. Tappan / Voice: 460-6290 / Office: BMH 220
Credit: 3 Hours / Class Location: MCB19
AET 1380.10 7:30am – 9:15am
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 of the professional recording business.
Objectives Of The CEMB: The following School Of Business objectives will be applied toward class objectives:
h 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.
h To equip students with the ability to (1) communicate effectively, (2) think critically, and (3) make enlightened judgments about their environment.
h To emphasize quality classroom instruction within the parameters of caring, Christian principles.
Course Requirements and Accommodations
1. Attendance: The attendance policy of this class 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: Audio in Media 6th Ed. by Stanley R. Alten, Wadsworth Publishing Co.
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 during this
course, please notify Tammye Tanksley, Director of Counseling & Developmental Support in the Office of the Dean of
Students (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.”
8. Grade Evaluation: Tests #1 - #6 100 Points Each Total = 600 Points
Studio Observations 25 Points Each Total = 100 Points
Project/Lab Total = 100 Points
Final Exam Total = 200 Points
GRAND TOTAL = 1,000 Points
Grading Scale:
A+ = 970-1000 B+ = 870-999 C+ = 770-799 D+ = 670-699 F = BELOW 600
A = 930-969 B = 830-869 C = 730-769 D = 630-669
A- = 900-929 B- = 800-829 C- = 700-729 D- = 600-629