JMC 369

Course Syllabus Outline
Department of Journalism and Mass Communications
JMC 369 3 Credit Hours I. Title

Advanced Audio Production

II. Catalog Description

Digital audio control and operations, including radio broadcasting, mixing and editing, multi-track recording, and sound reinforcement

III. Purpose

This course is designed to provide learning experiences in the three major areas of advanced audio production.

IV. Course Objectives A. To demonstrate a working knowledge of basic audio production techniques, technology, and terminology
B. To produce broadcast-quality radio programs
C. To produce a four-channel music mix
D. To produce concert sound reinforcement V. Content Outline A. Review of sound principles, audio components, and operations
B. Sound reinforcement
C. Producing radio programs
D. Producing recorded music VI. Instructional Activities This is a project-oriented class with demonstration and supervised classroom activities accounting for 1 contact hour per week and production in the studio, control room, or on location accounting for 4 contact hours per week, to be arranged. VII. Field and Clinical Activities Audio productions will be completed in control rooms, radio and recording studios, and in concert halls both on campus and at remote locations. VIII. Resources Digital audio studios, studios of WKMS FM, and other facilities on campus IX. Grading Procedure

Each of three projects is worth 300 points, and the Midterm Examination 100 points,

for a total of 1000 points.

Grades are assigned based on the following:
900+ = A; 800-899 = B; 700-799 = C; 600-699 = D; below 600 = E.

X. Attendance Policy Attendance and punctuality are required. Any student who misses more than seven classes for whatever reason will not receive a passing grdae in this course. XI. Text and References

Audio in Media, Stanley Alten, 1999, Wadsworth

XII. Academic Honesty The Department of Journalism and Mass Communications does not condone cheating and plagiarism. For details of the university policy on academic honesty, see p. 51 of the 1999-2001 bulletin. Any student found in violation of this policy will receive a failing grade in this class and will be subject to further disciplinary action from the university. XIII. Prerequisites JMC 270

JMC 369 ADVANCED AUDIO PRODUCTION

CONTENT OUTLINE -- FALL 2000

Monday - Wednesday, 9:30 AM, FA 840

Prof. Robert H. Lochte, WI 116b

Phone and FAX: 270 762 -3172 (Office); 270 436-2391 (Home)

E Mail: bob.lochte@murraystate.edu

My Web Page

Office Hours: As posted

MODULE 1 -- BASIC AUDIO PRINCIPLES, TECHNIQUE, AND TECHNOLOGY

DATES -- 8/21 - 9/4/00

TEXT -- Chapters 1-5, 9

MODULE 2 -- SOUND REINFORCEMENT

DATES -- 9/6 - 10/2/00

TEXT -- Chapters 4-5, 9, 14-15

PROJECT 1 COMPLETION BY 9/27/00

MIDTERM EXAMINATION -- 10/2/00

MODULE 3 -- RADIO PRODUCTION

DATES -- 10/4 - 10/25/00

TEXT -- Chapters 8, 10-13

PROJECT 2 COMPLETION BY 10/25/00

MODULE 4 -- MULTICHANNEL RECORDING

DATES -- 1O/30 - 12/6/00

PROJECT 3 COMPLETION BY 12/4/00