AET1380, Survey Of Recording Technology
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N.
Tappan / Voice: 460-6290 / Office: BMH 220
Credit: 3 Hours / Class
Location: MCB19
AET1380.08 9:30-10:45, T&R; AET1380.10 2:00-3:15, 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: Audio In Media 7th Ed. by Stanley Alten, Wadsworth.
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.”
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 |
|
|
|
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 |
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|
A- = 900-932 |
B- = 800-833 |
C- = 700-733 |
D- = 600-633 |
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