REC 115: Recording Studio Workshop I
Citrus College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Fall 2021 |
| Credits: | 4 |
| Total Contact Hours: | 126 |
| Lecture Hours : | 54 |
| Lab Hours: | 72 |
| Hours Arranged: | 0 |
| Outside of Class Hours: | 108 |
| Prerequisite: | REC 100, REC 103, and REC 140. |
| Corequisite: | REC 105, REC 125, REC 135, and REC 145. |
| Transferable to CSU: | Yes |
| Transferable to UC: | No |
| Grading Method: | Standard Letter |
Catalog Course Description
This applied workshop course provides an introduction to basic audio hardware, software and recording techniques. Units include digital audio workstation set-up and operation, basic microphone techniques, software and hardware-based recording and mixing. 54 lecture hours, 72 lab hours.
Course Objectives
- adhere to studio protocols
- describe and understand terms used in a recording studio
- demonstrate procedures used in a recording studio
- demonstrate proper microphone care and techniques
- demonstrate an understanding of both analog and digital recording
- demonstrate basic concepts of multi-track recording
- demonstrate equalization procedures
- demonstrate audio mixing procedures
Major Course Content
- Computer Operations - managing software-based (Pro Tools, etc.) audio recording and editing systems
- The Digital Audio Workstation – session set-up, signal routing and recording; file organization
- Studio Systems – the console, monitors, patch bay and recording hardware
- Microphone Techniques – selecting and placing microphones for individual and small ensemble recording
- Studio Sessions – pre-production and session planning, completion of individual and group recording projects
Lab Content
- Computer workstation operating system, file management, standard conventions
- Basic software-based audio recording and editing
- Recording studio set-up, hardware connections and operation
- Instrument and vocal mic’ing with single and multi-mic techniques
- Individual and group recording and mixing projects
Suggested Reading Other Than Required Textbook
Music and recording industry periodical articles.
Examples of Required Writing Assignments
A two page paper on stereo mic'ing techniques.
Examples of Outside Assignments
Group project: Record a small ensemble
Instruction Type(s)
Lecture, Lab, Online Education Lecture, Online Education Lab