1. Operation, mixer architecture, signal flow and scene/cue systems for a variety of digital consoles
2. Audio over IP (Internet Protocol) and Dante certification
3. Operating radio frequency (RF) equipment such as wireless mics, in-ear monitors (IEM) and comms systems
4. Theory and practice in the design of Sound Systems: loudspeakers, crossovers, power amps, bi-amp, tri-amp, loudness, multiple driver cabinets, sub-bass considerations, active, passive, flown systems, delay towers, onstage monitors (wedge, side fill, in-ear)
5. Advanced signal flow and processing, including operation of outboard equipment including reverb, delay, chorus, graphic equalization, spectrum analyzers, limiters, compressors, gates
6. Communication and professional skills: interpreting instructions e.g. stage plan, performer’s brief, promoter’s brief, venue requirements, running orders, cue lists, visual clues etc.
7. The Musical Engineer: ear training, mixing hierarchies, creating an onstage sound suitable to performers’ needs, creating a front-of-house (FOH) sound suitable to the style of music or theatre
8. Safety procedures and practices commonly employed by theater staff and crew
9. AV basics: basic video projections systems and stage lighting
10. Site visits and tech tours
11. Live Streaming
12. Corporate AV (Audio Visual)
Lecture, demonstration and hands-on practical experience.
Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy.
An example evaluation scheme is included below.
|
Practical and Research Assignments 1 - 6 at 10% each |
60% |
|
Quizzes |
10% |
|
Participation and Professionalism |
20% |
|
Attendance |
10% |
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TOTAL |
100% |
Students' record of attendance and/or level of participation in the course will form 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.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
N/A
Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Below are current transfer agreements from Douglas College to other institutions for the current course guidelines only. For a full list of transfer details and archived courses, please see the BC Transfer Guide.
| Institution | Transfer details for MUSC 3273 |
|---|---|
| Acsenda School of Management (ASM) | ASM GEN 3XX (3) |
| Coast Mountain College (CMTN) | No credit |
| University of British Columbia - Okanagan (UBCO) | No credit |
| Vancouver Island University (VIU) | Individual Assessment |