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what we will do

This course provides a foundation in the techniques of sound design, recording, production, and editing for digital audio media. Students will understand the physics of sound, audio and audio editing terminology. Students will create and record sound files, apply effects, and mix and produce a variety of multimedia audio elements using typical digital technology. Applicable uses include Web sites, games, multimedia products for promotion and learning, music and entertainment products, and virtual worlds.

 
 

 

Required Textbook: An Introduction to Music Technology, by Dan Hosken

week 1

Syllabus
Assignments Week 1
PP Course Intro
Animated intro to sound
Animated intro to digital sound

week 2
Assignments Week 2-3
EQ and reverb notes
A virtual room with reverbs
Sound quality Issues
Nearfield studio monitor speakers
Monitor speaker summary
Monitor speaker illustrations
Psychoacoustics notes
Music file that sounds "tinny"
Music file needs EQ
Music file example

week 3
Assignments Week 3-4
Sample Sounds 1, 2, 3, 4
Alesis mixer quickguide
Alesis mixer reference manual
Mics and cables
The recording process charts

week 5
Assignments Week 4-5
PP on mixing
Multi-track in-class lab sheet
Link to assignment files

 

week 6
Assignments Week 6
Style 1 sample mix
Style 2 sample mix
PP compression notes
PP on mixing
Notes on effects, EQ, HiLoPass
GarageBand notes

week 7
PP introduction to synthesizers

week 8
Snow day study sheet - turn in!
Assignments Week 7-8
Assignments Week 8 Snow
PP introduction to music
intro to music terms handout

week 9
Assignment and Study Week 9
What is sound design?
Sound design technical details
Musical tones as communicators
Blank soundmap excel
Blank soundmap pdf
Using a sound map powerpoint
Logic Express Class Notes
Logic Express IntroManual

week 10
Final exam study guide
Our final exam is scheduled for this thursday March 10 at 4 pm, or Tuesday March 15 from 3-5 pm. Your choice. It will take less than one hour to complete.

The deadline for turning in work is Monday, Mar 14 at 6 pm. The password will then be changed.