| New course | Undergraduate |
| First term offered : Fall 2013 | ||
| Course Prefix&Number | Descriptive Title | Credits/Hours |
| MUS 380 | Recording Session Preparation for Performing Musicians | 3 - 3 |
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Abbreviation for Class Schedule(20 spaces) Rec Session Prep |
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Catalog Description: MUS 380 addresses the many aspects and challenges encountered by musicians performing in the recording studio. Students will take part in actual recording sessions in order to directly experience the recording process, from pre-session preparation to basic tracking and overdubbing. Each participant will also develop an understanding of how to best prepare for upcoming recording sessions, as well as with the typical protocol of recording his/her specific instrument. Each class is comprised of a one-hour lecture followed by two hours of recording. The music recorded depends on the assortment of instrumentalists (or singers) enrolled in the course. |
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Course Goal and Objectives: * understanding of the basic layout and operation of modern recording studios * understanding of basic recording session protocols * understanding of the different stages of recording (tracking, overdubbing, etc) * familiarity with various producers and session musicians * familiarity with specific microphones and other recording equipment * ability to prepare effectively for upcoming recording sessions |
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Justification for adding the course (e.g. alignment with other institutions, program revision, etc.): This is one of the four courses that comprise the music department's Audio Production sequence. It was introduced last year under emergency course approval when Dr. Freymuth joined the full-time music faculty. |
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Faculty and facilities needed: Dr. Dirk Freymuth APS 230 (Recording Studio) |
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Brief Course outline: Each class is comprised of a one-hour lecture followed by two hours of recording. Three songs will be recorded and mixed during the the term. |
| Step | Approver | Decision | Timestamp |
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| 1 - Department | Diane Baxter | Approved | April 16 2013 |
| 2 - Division | Scott Grim | Approved | April 18 2013 |
| 3 - Division Curriculum | Jodie Garrison | Approved | April 19 2013 |
| 5 - Curriculum Committee | Thaddeus Shannon | Approved | May 23 2013 |
| 6 - Faculty Senate | Keller Coker | Approved | June 10 2013 |
| 7 - Dean | Diane Tarter | Approved | June 11 2013 |
| 8 - Provost | Stephen Scheck | Approved | June 13 2013 |
| MUS 380 syllabus.pdf | Download |