Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SOUND-0002
Organization:
1500 Sound Academy
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
4 weeks (10 hours total)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Introduction to Audio Engineering
Description

Objective:

Upon the completion of the course, the student will be able to record a vocalist or instrumentalist in Pro Tools; create a vocal template in Pro Tools; understand the fundamentals of vocal production; tune vocals using Melodyne and Auto-Tune; edit audio in Pro Tools, and use automation in Pro Tools.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Select the gear and components for a home or project studio
  • Recognize various microphone types and polar patterns
  • Process vocal tracks using dynamic and time-based effects
  • Understand gain staging and fundamental recording techniques
  • Recite engineering terminology and begin using the vocabulary terms and split audio clips in Pro Tools
  • Automate volume faders to level a vocal in Pro Tools

General Topics:

  • Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
  • History and Evolution of Recording Engineering
  • Microphone Types
  • Pro Tools Software
  • Vocal Tuning
  • Aligning Techniques
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Final Project

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials

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