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Course # / Title: |
CRN 34494, AET 2370.11 – Studio Production |
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Course Credit Hours: |
3 Credit Hours |
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Semester: |
Summer ’08 Term I |
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Instructor: |
Timmy Tappan Ed.D.,
M.Ed., B.S. |
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Instructor Contacts: |
460-6290;
tappant@mail.belmont.edu |
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Instructor Office Hours: |
11:30 Weekdays by
appointment |
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Class Location: |
MCREMS B25 (Studio
Level) |
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Meeting Time(s): |
9:30am – 11:15am
MTWRF; June 2nd 2008 through July 2nd, 2008 |
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Final Exam: |
July 2 @ 9:30am |
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Dr. Tappan’s Webpage: |
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. Lab hours required.
Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
1. exhibit an appropriate mastery of the techniques and skills of professional audio production
2. analyze existing sound recordings from different recording eras and genres
3. evaluate the quality of sound production in audio recordings
4. plan, organize, conduct, and execute a recording session
5. apply principles of leadership in studio production activities
6. function effectively as a leader within a team context of producer/engineer/musician
7. relate the importance of the Nashville Number System to studio production
8. apply language unique to studio production
Performance Tasks:
During this
course, the student will:
1. produce one demo recording session and one master recording session
2. listen, analyze, and chart musical elements of form, style, rhythm, harmony, melody, tempo, mood, and performance as they pertain to production.
3. listen, identify and chart technical elements of frequency response, blend, balance, clarity, dynamic range, spatial positioning, doubling, and the effect of spectral, spatial, and dynamic processing in audio recordings.
4. explain and exemplify the characteristics of different recording mixes
5. describe and expatiate the foundational elements of the Nashville Number System
6. create a personal mission statement and apply it to life, career, and production
7. present chart song evaluations that exhibit an understanding of the nuances necessary to successful studio production
Assessment Tools:
During this
course, outcomes mastery will be evaluated by:
1. Chart Song Evaluations (25%)
2. Reflection Papers and Homework
Assignments on In-Class Topic Discussions (15%)
3. Two Recording Projects (50%)
4. Final Exam (10%)
Assignments:
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Activity |
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Description |
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1.
Chart Song Evaluations (10) |
250 points (25 points each) |
Written critical evaluations (4-8 pages) of
musical, performance, and technical aspects of existing chart recordings |
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2.
Homework/Reflection Assignments |
150 points (25 points each) |
Reports and written summaries of in-class
topics as assigned in class schedule. |
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3. Recording Project I (Demo Recording) |
200 points |
A production folder containing: a) CD recording of
project b) written report detailing the pre-production and production process
throughout project c) copies of
session work orders. |
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4. Recording Project II (Master Recording) |
300 points |
A production folder containing: a) CD recording of
project b) written report detailing the pre-production and production process
throughout project c) copies of
session work orders. |
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5.
Final Exam |
100 points |
A test of essay questions comprising
various foundational topics vital to the study of studio production. |
Course &
Classroom Policies:
Assignments: All students are expected to prepare and contribute to class discussions. Additional class readings and website links are available on the website link noted above. Students are expected to complete reading and assignments as noted in the daily class schedule and failure to turn in assignments on time will result in decrease of one letter grade per day per assignment.
Testing: The
final exam is comprehensive. No electronic devices of any kind maybe used
during exams.
Attendance & Participation:
Attendance:
Class attendance follows university policy as stated in the current
Undergraduate Bulletin. Class
participation is expected; attendance and absence will be noted.
Materials:
Pertinent recordings
selected by student from different genres and time periods.
Various handouts
Cyberlinks
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.
Class Schedule:
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AET 2370 / 08 Summer 1st Term |
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Topics |
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June/Week 1 |
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FIRST DAY OF CLASS; ORIENTATION |
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Discuss Website - "The Session" |
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Continue Discussion |
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Website - "Judging Sound Quality" |
Reflection Paper on
The Session |
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6 |
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CSE #1 - COUNTRY BEFORE 1960 |
Reflection on Judging
Sound Quality; CSE #1 |
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Week 2 |
9 |
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CSE #2 - COUNTRY BETWEEN 1960-1990 |
CSE #2 |
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Demo vs. Master Production |
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CSE #3 - COUNTRY AFTER1990 |
Reflection on Demo
vs. Master; CSE #3 |
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Demo Recording Basic Procedures |
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13 |
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CSE #4 - POP BEFORE 1970 |
Reflection on Demo
Recording Basic Procedures; CSE
#4 |
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Week 3 |
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Golden Ears + Other Critical Listening Exercises |
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CSE #5 - POP BETWEEN 1970-1990 |
CSE #5 |
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18 |
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Nashville Number System |
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PROJECT I PRESENTATIONS |
Reflection on NNS PROJECT I |
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CSE #6 - POP AFTER 2000 |
CSE #6 |
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Week 4 |
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CSE #7 - R& B BEFORE 1980 |
CSE #7 |
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Leadership Principles |
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25 |
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CSE #8 - HIP HOP/RAP/URBAN |
Reflection on Leadership; CSE #8 |
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26 |
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Personal Mission Statements |
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27 |
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CSE #9 - ANYTHING |
Mission Statement; CSE #9 |
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Week 5 |
30 |
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CSE #10 - ANYTHING |
CSE #10 |
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July |
1 |
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PROJECT II PRESENTATIONS |
PROJECT II |
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2 |
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FINAL EXAM |
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