Belmont University

AET 3370.01/02 · Audio Production · Syllabus

Instructor: Mr. Timothy N. Tappan / Voice: 460-6290 / Office: BMH 220

Credit: 3 Hours / Class Location-Meeting Times: CMB / TR / 11:00am-12:15pm, 12:30pm – 1:45pm

E-Mail: tappant@mail.belmont.edu / Homepage: http://coba.belmont.edu/fac/tappant

Course Description: This course develops an understanding of the techniques of audio production as it relates to professionally recorded music, while providing an opportunity to create a commercial, recorded product.

Course Objective: The purpose of this course is to provide students with the basic knowledge of (1) organizing and implementing a “live” recording session; (2) the terminology and techniques necessary to effectively communicate with studio personnel; (3) various production methods and styles; and (4) effective solutions to common production problems

Objectives Of The CEMB: The following School Of Business objectives will be applied toward class objectives:

· 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.

· To equip students with the ability to (1) communicate effectively, (2) think critically, and (3) make enlightened judgements about their environment.

· To emphasize quality classroom instruction within the parameters of Christian principles.

Course Requirements and Accommodations

1. Attendance: The attendance policy of this class is identical to the attendance policy of the University as expressed in the current catalog.

2. Participation: Class participation is encouraged and each student will be expected to contribute at various times. Specific contributions will be discussed prior to their presentation.

3. Required Assignments: Besides attending class regularly, students are required to submit two recording projects on time and 10 Chart Song Evaluations.

4. 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.

5. Testing: All test dates are noted in the Class Schedule. There will be no surprise or “unplanned” tests. There will also be a class discussion and review prior to each test. No make-up tests will be allowed.

6. 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.”

7. Grade Evaluation: Terminology Tests #1 - #4: 25 Points Each Total = 100 Points

Chart Song Evaluations: 30 Points Each Total = 300 Points

Final: Total = 100 Points

Project #1: Total = 200 Points

Project #2: Total = 300 Points

GRAND TOTAL = 1,000 Points

Grading Scale

B+ = 868-899 C+ = 768-799 D+ = 668-699 F = BELOW 600

A = 934-1000 B = 834-867 C = 734-767 D = 634-667

A- = 900-933 B- = 800-833 C- = 700-733 D- = 600-633