Objectives:

This course is designed to familiarize you with the basic theory and practice of audio production. You will be introduced to various techniques that cover the basics for capturing and engineering sound. Although much of the focus of this class relates to radio production, this introduction to the tools and techniques of producing audio also provides the foundation for sound production/reproduction essential in dealing with audio in mediated environments such as television, film sound, multitrack recording, CD production, multimedia, broadcast journalism and the web. You will gain an overview of the basic elements of both analog and digital audio recording & editing techniques. Classroom-based lectures and testing will cover the theoretical aspects while projects will provide you with hands-on familiarity and experience using lab-based production equipment.                   

Required Readings:
Radio Production Worktext (5th Edition) by David E. Reese & Lynne S. Gross 

Course Policies:

• It is expected that all students enrolled in this class support the letter and the spirit of the Academic Honesty Policy as stated in the college catalog.
• NOTE: There is a mandatory lab fee of $25 for media materials/lab maintenance for this course.
• Attendance is required. More than 2 absences will result in an 5% grade drop for EACH  additional absence.
• Tardiness is unprofessional. Any student who is more than 10 minutes late for class will be marked absent for that day. 
• A grade of B or better in this course is required for any audio/radio-related internship or to be considered for a “Tech Crew” position in Myers.
• A grade of ‘C’ or better is required if you wish to take advanced Audio/Radio courses.
• In addition to class time, you are required to work in the Audio Lab to complete production assignments. Due to limited availability you must sign up for lab hours. It is your responsibility to coordinate your use of the audio lab to deliver your projects on time.
• Students disrupting class with the use of laptops (or other devices/means) may be ejected from class at the instructor’s discretion and will be marked as absent for that day.
• Late assignments will result in a 25% deduction per day for the assignment. Makeups will only be allowed under extenuating circumstances (requiring notification to the Dean of Students Office).
• Students disrupting class with the use of laptops (or other devices/means) may be ejected from class at the instructor’s discretion and will be marked as absent for that day.
• Walkmans/headphones/earbuds are not allowed to be worn in class and can result in a 5% grade drop.
• Required readings provide the necessary background for project completion. Chapter comprehension will be monitored through class participation and chapter quizzes.
• Testing will include chapter quizzes, in-class workshops, a midterm, and a comprehensive final.

FCC Production Standards:

As defined by FCC standards, the use of obscenity, indecency, and racial slurs are prohibited. Production work cannot use language or material that depicts or describes, in terms patently offensive as measured by contemporary community standards for the broadcast media, sexual or excretory activities or organs. The work cannot depict or describe in a patently offensive way sexual conduct specifically defined by applicable state law. The work cannot include the use of obscene or indecent language, or material that is insensitive or defamatory with reference to race, creed, or color.

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