Instructor: Dr. John Klepko

Contact: Office: BMH 225 / Phone: 460-6381 / E-Mail: klepkoj@mail.belmont.edu

Class Meetings: Sec. 02: 9.00 – 9:50 AM MWF

Credit: 3 Hours / Class Location-Center for Music Business Room B19

Course related Webpage: http://campus.belmont.edu/bullaw/MBU138.html

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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.

Course Requirements:

Honor Code and Attendance: As per current Undergraduate Bulletin at http://www.belmont.edu/catalog/undergrad2005jun/apolicies.htm

Assignments: (1) Reading and study of text and web/computer assignments (noted in the daily class schedule). (2) Observation of four recording sessions and documentation via reports at designated intervals . (3) Participation in a directed tutorial recording lab assignment, OR, one in-class presentation.

ITEM                                        CREDIT     

5 in-class Tests                               500 points                                                           

4 Studio Observations                        100 points (25 points each)                               

Tutorial Lab OR class presentation 100 points                                                             

Attendance                                  100 points (-5 points for each class missed)

Final exam (comprehensive) 200 points

Total Points                                1000 points                                                       

Grading Scale:

Grading scale as per the current Undergraduate Bulletin located at: http://www.belmont.edu/catalog/undergrad2004jun/ap_as.htm.

B+  = 867-899    C+  = 767-799   D+  = 667-699      F  = BELOW 600

            A   = 933-1,000     B    = 833-866    C    = 733-766    D    = 633-666

            A-  = 900-932       B-   = 800-832   C-   = 700-732   D-   = 600-632

Key Dates:	Activity
Wednesday, January 11th	Intro – hello.
Monday, January 16th	Martin Luther King Jr. Day - HOLIDAY
Wednesday , Feb. 1st	TEST #1 - Observation Report#1 Due
Monday , Feb. 20^th	TEST #2 - Observation Report#2 Due
March 6 - 10	(SPRING BREAK)
Wednesday, March 22^tnd	TEST #3
April 13-14	EASTER BREAK (no class Friday – April 14)
Wednesday, April 5th	TEST #4 Observation Report #3 Due
Wednesday, April 26^th	TEST #5 - Observation Report #4 Due
Monday, May 1^st	Our Last Class - Review for final exam – last day to accept lab project
Monday , May 8^th	FINAL EXAM 8am – 10am - fare thee well.

Testing: No make-up tests will be given. Final exam will be comprehensive.

Text & Reading: Audio in Media 7th Ed. (by Stanley R. Alten) plus occasional handouts, and select websites.