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.
- Fundamentals of sound
- Basic acoustics: absorption, reflection and transmission
- Room acoustics: resonant modes and modal patterns
- Sound treatment and shaping the frequency response: reflective and absorptive surfaces, diffusion, wall treatments and bass traps
- Sound transmission and isolation: STC (Sound Transmission Class), construction techniques and HVAC considerations
- Case studies: studio design, creativity, collaboration and diversity
- Room design and geometry: equipment placement: ergonomics and ideal sound reproduction.
- Room optimization
- Building a project studio
- Digital tools for room measuring and calibration
- Professionalism and the four R’s
- Location
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Explain fundamental acoustic principles: reflection, modal resonance, absorption, diffraction, diffusion and reverberation;
- Describe the principles and practical steps involved in sound isolating a space;
- Identify the characteristic sounds of different acoustic environments and evaluate an acoustic space;
- Use the acoustic principles of studio design to optimise a listening room;
- Choose appropriate room dimensions for a project studio and describe room geometry and placement of sound treatment and equipment;
- Identify ways in which studio design impacts creativity, collaboration and inclusivity;
- Recognize the importance of understanding relationships with Host Nations when running a culturally sensitive and sustainable business on unceded territory;
- Apply the 4R’s (Respect, Reciprocity, Relevance and Responsibility) when working and collaborating with others in a professional setting.
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% |
Students' record of attendance and/or level of active participation in the course forms part of the student's graded performance. Expectations and grade calculations regarding class attendance and participation will be clearly defined in the Instructor Course Outline.
Professionalism is assessed on consistent attendance, punctuality, taking responsibility for deadlines, recognition of the 4R’s (Respect, Responsibility, Relevance and Reciprocity), 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.
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