MUS 107 Audio Engineering 1

This is a hands-on course that provides students with tools and techniques to work as recording engineers in a recording environment. The instructor will work with students in a recording studio, using recording equipment. Topics include: sound and hearing, studio acoustics, microphone choice and positioning, mixing board, recording technology, tracking, audio editing, signal processing, monitoring, mixing, mastering, work flow, and professionalism.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MUS 119 (also may be taken as a corequisite). Recommended prerequisite: MUS 101 or higher music theory class/skill

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe concepts of Audio Engineering using appropriate vocabulary at a basic level
2. Create work that engages with concepts of acoustics and human hearing at a basic level
3. Use audio equipment, microphones, computers related to the course at a basic level
4. Apply mixing techniques, organize recording sessions and work flow at a basic level