REC 215: Recording Studio Workshop II
Citrus College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Winter 2021 |
| Credits: | 4 |
| Total Contact Hours: | 126 |
| Lecture Hours : | 54 |
| Lab Hours: | 72 |
| Hours Arranged: | 0 |
| Outside of Class Hours: | 108 |
| Prerequisite: | REC 105, REC 115, REC 125, REC 135, REC 145. |
| Corequisite: | REC 205, REC 225, REC 235, REC 245. |
| Transferable to CSU: | Yes |
| Transferable to UC: | No |
| Grading Method: | Standard Letter |
Catalog Course Description
This course is a project-based course intended to solidify the core principles of audio. Projects will include recording, mixing and mastering, post-production and surround mixing techniques. 54 lecture hours, 72 lab hours.
Course Objectives
- Demonstrate advanced procedures used in a recording studio
- Demonstrate a variety of multi-track recording techniques
- Demonstrate post-production techniques
- Be able to produce a finished studio project
Major Course Content
- Hardware interface – patch bay routing and connections
- Console operations – gain structure, signal routing and processing
- Advanced session procedures – set-up and microphone techniques
- Advanced music and soundtrack mixing using console automation
- Advanced signal processing using frequency, dynamics and time-based effects
- Field and studio recording techniques for film and television audio
- Advanced spotting, sound creation and editing for audio post-production
- Surround mixing – 5.1 software and hardware set-up and operation
Lab Content
- Studio hardware – interconnections and operations
- Console operations – analog and digital
- Advanced mic technique – stereo and surround miking
- Advanced digital/analog console automation
- Spotting and foley/dialogue creation for audio post-production
- 5.1 surround mix techniques – mixing and monitoring
Suggested Reading Other Than Required Textbook
Industry-related periodicals and journals.
Examples of Required Writing Assignments
Multiple one to three-page essays evaluating individual and group projects.
Examples of Outside Assignments
Students will complete field recording assignments as part of audio post-production projects.
Instruction Type(s)
Lecture, Lab, Online Education Lecture, Online Education Lab