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    Nov 21, 2024  
2023-2024 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MUSC 109 Audio Production III: Advanced (2.5 credits)



Formerly MUSIC 109

Prerequisite MUSC 107  and MUSC 108  with at least a 1.5 grade in both classes.

Course Description
An advanced, hands-on course that covers midi sequencing, code synchronization, sound reinforcement, microphone construction and application, signal processing equipment, analog multi-track recording and digital multi-track recording.

Course Content
A. Midi sequencing
B. Code synchronization
C. Complex audio routing and matching
D. Advanced microphone
E. Advanced signal processing
F. 16 track audio recording with ADAT
G. DAT mix-down
H. Advanced sound reinforcement
I. CD mastering from DAT with Pro-tools hardware and software

Student Outcomes
1. Create “midi” sequencing tracks using code synchronization.

2. Track a recording session using complex audio routing and signal matching.

3. Create a full production using code synchronization, analog audio, digital audio, and sound effects.

4. Design a sound system for a major live music production that involves the use of mixing channels, microphones, audio snakes, audio splitters, signal processing, and live recording devices.

5. Apply stereo, ambient, and sampling microphone techniques in assigned recording projects.

6. Record a minimum of 16 tracks of audio using ADAT and mix-down to stereo DAT.

7. Finish a CD master from DAT using Pro-Tools software and hardware.

Degree Outcomes
Humanities: Graduates acquire critical skills to interpret, analyze, and evaluate forms of human expression, which can include creation and performance as an expression of human experience.

Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning.

Lecture Contact Hours 10
Lab Contact Hours 30
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 40



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