AET1380, Survey Of Recording Technology
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N. Tappan / Voice: 460-6290 /
Office: BMH 220
Credit: 3 Hours / Class Location: MCB19
AET1380.06 8-9:15, T&R;
AET1380.07 9:30-10:45, T&R; AET1380.08 11-12:15, T&R
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
1. 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.
2. To equip students with the ability to (1) communicate
effectively, (2) think critically, and (3) make enlightened judgments about
their environment.
3. To emphasize quality classroom instruction within the
parameters of caring, Christian principles.
Course
Requirements and Accommodations
1. Attendance:
The class attendance policy 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:
Modern Recording Techniques 6th Ed. by Huber and Runstein, Focal Press.
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,
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.”
Grade Evaluation
|
Tests 1 - 6 |
100 Points Each |
Total =
600 Points |
|
Studio Observations 1 - 4 |
25 Points Each |
Total = 100
Points |
|
Project |
100
Points |
Total =
100 Points |
|
Final Exam |
200
Points |
Total = 200
Points |
|
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GRAND
TOTAL = 1,000 Points |
Grading
Scale
|
|
B+ = 867-999 |
C+ = 767-799 |
D+ = 667-699 |
F = BELOW 600 |
|
A = 934-1,000 |
B = 834-866 |
C = 734-766 |
D = 634-666 |
|
|
A- = 900-932 |
B- = 800-833 |
C- = 700-733 |
D- = 600-633 |
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