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2023-2024 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DAR 275 - Basic Audio Production

4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 4 lab periods

Fundamental tools, techniques, and procedures for multi- track recording. Includes elements of sound, sound studios, consoles, digital recorders, microphone application, and technical planning and sound design. Also includes on location versus studio recording, mixing and re-recording, and editing.

Information: This course will require additional expenses for supplies in addition to course and lab fees.
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Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Explain the basic features of a mixing console.
  2. Operate the various functions of a digital recorder.
  3. Integrate multi-track elements such as narration, music, and sound effects.

Outline:
  1. Elements of Sound
  2. Sound Studios
  3. Consoles
  4. Digital Recorders
  5. Microphone Application
  6. Technical Planning and Sound Design
  7. On Location vs. Studio Recording
  8. Mixing and Re-recording
  9. Editing


Effective Term:
Full Academic Year 2020/2021