Lecture: 2 hours/week
Lecture/demonstration.
Students will work alongside the instructor in one of the Douglas College recording studios. Students will be expected to complete regular assignments and projects outside of class time. These can be done in the lab, the studio, or at home.
- Finding appropriate resources for designing and equipping a project studio
- Choosing the space: bedroom, basement, garage, classroom or new construction
- Basic acoustics: sound, decibels and hearing
- Sound isolation: reflexion, transmission and absorption
- Basic drawing programs: learning to produce simple studio designs
- Acoustical considerations: ceiling height, room volume, and ‘ideal’ proportions
- Subjective room appraisal: what makes a room sound ‘good’ or ‘bad’
- Equipment choice: computer platform, microphones, preamps, hardware versus software recording, mixing and effects
- Maintaining equipment: basic soldering and equipment care
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to setup and maintain a typical project studio. Specifically, students will be able to understand and apply the following:
- Internet resources
- Choosing the space
- Basic acoustics
- Sound isolation
- Basic drawing programs
- Acoustical considerations
- Subjective room appraisal
- Equipment choice
- Basic equipment maintenance
Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy.
The following is an example evaluation scheme:
| Tests/Quizzes (minimum of 2) | 30% |
| Midterm Project | 20% |
| Final Project | 40% |
|
Professionalism Total |
10% 100% |
Professionalism is assessed on consistent attendance, punctuality, taking responsibility for deadlines, constructive and considerate inter-personal communication and contribution to class discussion and group work.
No texts or materials are required. All required hardware and software for the completion of assignments and projects is available in the studio.