This course provides in-depth experience in digital sound production techniques and related hardware and software, including setting up accurate monitor systems, live and studio recording techniques, multi- track mixing, mastering, and the design and creation of sound tracks, including music, to support and enhance typical media productions. Group and individual projects will be required. Recording live performances requires structured time outside of class.

The course will meet for three and a half hours per week of lecture, critiques and guided interactive demonstrations, and approximately two hours per week for field or laboratory work, often guided. For class projects, microphones and studio hardware will be supplied. Access to a sound studio will be arranged.

Students are expected to be able to use typical digital audio workstation software (certain freeware is acceptable), and to have access to a computer with such software installed. Additionally, students will need to have available, professional headphones or monitor systems. Please consult the instructor, as most consumer headphones tend to produce poorly balanced audio mixes.