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Course # / Title: |
CRN 30254, AET 1380.21 - Survey of Recording Technology |
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Course Credit Hours: |
3 Credit Hours |
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Semester: |
Summer ’09 Term II |
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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: |
8:00 Weekdays by appointment |
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Class Location: |
MCREMS B25 (Studio Level/Massey) |
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Meeting Time(s): |
9:30am – 11:15am MTWRF; July 12, 2009 through August 10, 2009 |
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Final Exam: |
August 10 @ 9:30am |
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Course Webpage: |
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Dr. Tappan’s Webpage |
Course Description:
AET 1380 Survey of Recording Technology (3) 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 Outcomes: At the end of this course the student will be able to:
ú identify and recall basic facts, concepts, important individuals, and events that have influenced music-recording technology.
ú recognize examples of historically significant music-recordings.
ú recall basic knowledge about and apply basic skills related to the music-recording process.
Performance Tasks: During this course the student will:
ú identify the fundamental properties of hearing and sound with regard to differences in the spectral, dynamic, and spatial characteristics of recordings.
ú classify listening examples from the acoustic, electrical, and digital eras.
ú describe how devices differed and recording mediums affect the sound quality of music recording.
ú observe the recording process and participate in applying basic music recording techniques.
Assessment Tools:
During this course, outcomes mastery will be evaluated by:
ú written observations of studio recording sessions.
ú completion of a collaborative mix project.
ú completion of a collaborative final recording project or class presentation.
ú a comprehensive written exam based on lectures, assigned readings, and listening.
Testing & Assignments:
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Credit |
Purpose/Description |
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1. Tests (4) |
400 points (100 points each) 40% |
Based on lectures will assess the student’s knowledge base of the topic. |
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2. Quizzes (4) |
40 points (10 points each) 4% |
Based on lectures, PowerPoint presentations, class discussions, reading assignments, handouts, and vocabulary |
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3. Mix Project |
100 points 10% |
A collaborative group mix project demonstrates the student’s ability to use classroom studio equipment. Grading is achieved by a mix rubric. |
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4. Studio Observation Report (4) |
140 points (35 points each) 14% |
A three page summary of observed recording sessions @ Belmont Studios |
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5. Recording Project |
120 points 12% |
A collaborative group recording project demonstrates the student’s ability to record a song using classroom studio equipment. Accompanied by a three-page report documenting procedure, the report and mix are graded using a final project rubric. |
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5b. Class Presentation |
120 points 12% |
In lieu of a final recording project, students will give a PPT presentation accompanied by a five-page report of a instructor-approved subject that elates to recording technology. Paper must cite a minimum of (5) references and use MLA or APA format. |
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6. Final Exam |
200 points 20% |
A comprehensive test of multiple-choice questions that will measure the depth of the student’s knowledge base of the course topics and short-answer questions that will assess the student’s assimilation of knowledge gained from lectures and readings. |
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 class website link noted above. You are expected to complete reading and study of textbook chapter assignments as noted in the daily class schedule. Observation of three recording sessions at designated intervals with detailed reports is required. Additionally, all students will complete the lab tutorials and record a final project using classroom equipment.
Testing: All test dates are noted in the class schedule. No makeup tests or quizzes will be given. 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.
http://www.belmont.edu/catalog/undergrad2008jun/apolicy/index.html
Materials: Audio in Media, 7th Edition, Stanley R. Alten, Thomson, Wadsworth. (recommended if you can find used)
The AET1380 Workbook is available at the bookstore and is required.
A class notebook/binder and several blank CD-R’s for class projects will be needed.
PLEASE NOTE: Audio in Media, 7th Edition is the recommended purchase and is no longer available from the publisher. You are encouraged to find a used text, or purchase the new 8th edition from the bookstore. It is not recommended to purchase individual chapters online via ichapters.com because many 1380 students have experienced problems unlocking chapters after purchase. The following chapters are covered in this course. 1) Ears, 2) Physics & Psychophysics, 3) Acoustics & Psychoacoustics, 4) Microphones, 5) Consoles & Control Surfaces,
6) Recording, 8) Signal Processors, 9) Loudspeakers & Monitoring, and 13) Music Production.
All students are expected to prepare and contribute to class discussions. Specific class activities, lecture notes, reminders, and reviews are updated frequently using Blackboard. Additional class readings and website links are available on the class website. http://campus.belmont.edu/mb/AET1380/
You are expected to complete reading and study of textbook chapter assignments as noted in the daily class schedule. Additional material given via handouts and class PPT lecture notes (available for print via Blackboard) will require an organized binder. A #2 pencil will be needed for quizzes and multiple-choice tests. Observation of four recording sessions at designated intervals with detailed reports will be required. Additionally, all students will complete a collaborative mix project, a final recording project, or a class presentation.
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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Topics |
Assignments Due |
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July/Week 1 |
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FIRST DAY OF CLASS; Syllabus & Handouts |
"What Am I Doing Here?" |
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14 |
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The Science of Hearing: How the ear works Organize groups |
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15 |
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Acoustics-The Physics of Sound Listening examples |
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16 |
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Psychoacoustics-How Humans Perceive Sound View & Discuss Historical Timeline Listening examples |
Quiz #1 |
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17 |
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Review Week’s Material Discuss & explore tinfoil.com Discuss Trade Magazine Ads |
Test #1
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Week 2 |
20 |
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Microphone Design Electro-Magnetic Transduction |
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Mic Response Characteristics Connections Video Discussion of Edison, Bell, Berliner |
Studio Observation #1 |
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22 |
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Mic Placement Techniques Discussion of Berliner’s role in mic development Listening examples |
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23 |
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Conclude Discussion On Mics Discuss Mix Project Lab Tutorial: Handout Fill In Tutorial Worksheets Listening examples |
Quiz #2 |
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24 |
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Review Week’s Material Catch up |
Test #2
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Week 3 |
27 |
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Console Design |
Studio Observation #2 |
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28 |
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Analog/Magnetic Recording Basics Listening examples |
Mix Project |
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29 |
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Digital Recording Basics Binary Numbers Discuss DAWs |
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30 |
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Conclude Discussion on Recording Basics |
Quiz #3 |
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31 |
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Review Week’s Material Catch up |
Test #3
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August/Week 4 |
3 |
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Signal Processing: Spectral Processors Listening Examples Discuss Final Project Lab Tutorial Handout Fill In Tutorial Worksheets |
Studio Observation #3 |
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4 |
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Signal Processing: Time Processors Listening examples |
Group Mix Project |
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5 |
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Signal Processing: Dynamic Processors Introduce Golden Ears Listening examples |
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Speaker Design Listening examples |
Studio Observation #4 Quiz #4 |
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Review Week’s Material
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Test #4 Final Project/Presentation
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Week 5 |
10 |
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Video: The Making of Sgt. Peppers |
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FINAL EXAM |
F I N A L!!!!! |
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