This course runs in conjunction with AMT 150 Audio Technology II. AMT 150 provides theoretical foundations which are reinforced in this course through practical hands on applications. Students learn the operational techniques of basic audio systems and signal processing through mixdown of prerecorded multitrack tapes.

Prerequisite: AMT 101 Audio Technology 1, AMT150 Audio Technology II to be taken concurrently

Students learn the concepts and production techniques used with Pro Tools integrated into a digital audio studio. Concepts include digital audio protocols, digital mixing consoles, digital audio workstation software, digital signal processing and automation. Production work focuses on the use of digital audio studios in music editing, radio production, and sound for digital video.

Prerequisites: AMT 160 Digital Audio and Media, concurrent enrollment in AMT 201 Audio Recording II

This course is the entry point into the world of analog audio electronics for the professional maintenance engineer. The course focuses on basic DC and AC circuits. Students gain a basic understanding of schematics, series, parallel, and complex circuits. Students develop practical electronics skills in measurement and soldering.

Prerequisite: MAT101 College Algebra

The course covers in depth instruction in the use of Pro Tools in a number of different professional studio operation scenarios. Concepts learned are reinforced using typical post production examples. Topics include digital console automation, OMF file transfers, syncronization and machine control in post production,and introduction to surround mixing and surround formats. The objectives of the course are achieved through an emphasis on production and assigned projects.

Prerequisite:AMT 210 Hard Disk Recording, AMT 201 Audio Recording II

This course covers a variety of live performance scenarios that an audio engineer may encounter, including: live music performance, live broadcast feeds, remote recording, and theatrical performance. Emphasis is placed on live music mixing in a club-style environment.

Prerequisite: AMT 201 Audio Recording 1I

This course covers the techniques and technology typical to professional music recording with the focus on recording of acoustical sound sources. Topics include: studio procedures and professionalism, SSL Console operation, advanced signal flow, signal processing, analytical and critical listening skills, close, distant and stereo mic techniques for a variety of musical instruments, and basic mixdown strategies. Students participate in in-class recording sessions and engineer recording projects during out of class hours to be included in their portfolio.

Prerequisite: AMT 201 Audio Recording 2 B- or better

This is an intermediate, lab intensive, electronics course. Semiconductor theory and operation is covered. Labs consist of hands on work and computer simulations using the Ultra Sim software program. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to build projects from schematics, be able to identify and work with electronics parts.

Prerequisite: AMT 230 Electronics I

This course is designed to give students both theoretical and practical application of audio recording in the unique and specialized area of on-location field recording. Live to two-track and live to multi-track recording will be emphasized. Additionally, inherent issues such as audience noise, mic placement with consideration for the audience and venue, and other challenges that arise in this type of recording environment will be explored and addressed. The course will meet in an audio lab and on-locarion. Under the direction of the instructor, students will produce recordings of 3 to 4 concerts throughout the duration of the semester.

Prerequisite:AMT 280 Advanced Recording Techniques

This course provides the student a greater understanding of SSL consoles and VCA automation systems. Students use SMPTE Time Code for syncronization to a variety of multitrack formats, use digital audio sampling for sound replacement, and integrate Pro Tools and MIDI equencers into the analog studio mixing environment. Critical listening skills and critical analysis of master tapes are emphasized.

Prerequisite:AMT 280 Advanced Recording, AMT 210 Hard Disk Recording

This course provides students with skills necessary for work in the audio and video installations field. Constant voltage amplifiers, intercoms, plasma TV. surround sound installations, and mobile a/v systems will be discussed. Students will learn how to work with contractors, retailers, and installers to create and maintain audio and video environments.

Prerequisites: AMT230 Electronics I, AMT 275 Live Sound Reinforcement

Students will learn basic, intermediate, and advanced production techniques using Logic Pro, one of the industry leading production software packages. The course focusses on topics such as the construction and management of a Logic Pro environment, arranging and editing windows, audio import and manipulation, advanced quantization, automation, tempo change, MIDI and audio plug-ins, and Logic groove machine. Students will also learn to use and program advanced audio processors and synthesizers such as the Logic Pro ESX24, ES1, EVOC 20 Polysynth, and the Space Designer multiprocessor.

Prerequisites: MUS110 Principles of Computer Music, AMT 210 Hard Disk Recording

This course is an in-depth look at sound design for motion picture and digital video. Students will produce audio for school-produced videos. Topics include Advanced OMF applications and workflows with digital video editing systems, advanced post production editing and dialogue replacement, surround sound mixing, multiple simultaneous mixes, and downmixing. Advanced synchronization is also covered including troubleshooting of incorrect sample rates, frame rates, and clock references.

Prerequisites: AMT280 Advanced Recording, AMT210 Hard Disk Recording

This course covers the maintenance and calibration of audio in a recording environment. Topics include a solid foundation in basic audio electronics and measurement techniques, cable selection and wiring standards, preventive and proactive maintenance, system design and troubleshooting and equipment adjustment and calibration standards. This class will be taught in a combination of lab and recording studio.

Prerequisite:AMT 290 Electronics II

This course provides an opportunity for students to practice and improve on skills learned in previous courses. Students must submit a project plan and proposal at the beginning of the semester. Through faculty guidance, project plans are refined and realized by the end of the semester. Projects may cover a wide range of possibilities: analog music recording, digital music production, sound for video, mastering, and live recording.
As an in-class project, we will examine the roles and responsibilities of the music producer, the steps and management of the production process, the importance of artist development, and the confluence of technology and aesthetics necessary to make compelling recordings.

Prerequisite:Prerequisite: AMT 280 Advanced Recording (C or better) & AMT 210 Hard Disk Recording

The primary objective of this course is to present a clear, comprehensive view of the job search strategy. This involves defining career goals and objectives realistically. marketing oneself, sales techniques, resumeworkshop, networking, and the interview process. The emphasis of this course is to realistically evaluate the market, to accept rejection in a competitive field, and try for what may open door later. Students will gain an understanding of the function and construction of a business plan. they will have guest lecturers for the industry at large, and also hear from recent grads who are succeeding in their respective fields. The class will be "team taught" along with career advisors. In addition the student must complete an 80 hour internship.

Prerequisites:AMT201 Audio Recording II & BUS 110 Survey of the Music Industry

This is a required 120 hour internship that all students must complete. The specific nature and site of the internship must be cleared with the department chair or the student's instructor.  Internships must be done off-campus (i.e. no internship may be done at the college and count towards the AMT398 requirement).  Although there is help and support from the college, the student is responsible for acquiring and maintaining his/her internship and completing the hours within one and a half semesters to receive credit.

Prerequisite: AMT397 Industry Seminar

Mastering is the final creative step in the production of a recording, and the first technical step in the
replication process. Students will learn both the creative and technical aspects of mastering, from sampling
theory, PCM, DSD, sample rates, and word length, to dither, noise shaping, oversampling, and filtering.
Various source and delivery formats will be discussed, including analog tape, DDP, PCM-1630, PMCD,
DLT, and FTP file delivery. Consumer formats covered will include CD, DVD, SACD, HD-DVD, and Blu-
Ray. Special processing techniques will be taught, including M/S, multi-band, and parallel. The final
preparation of a CD master, including sequencing, assembly, PQ editing, ISRC codes, CD-Text, PQ logs,
and final master delivery will be practiced using the industry standard Sonic Studio. Also covered will be
Quality Control procedures, aesthetic considerations, the "loudness wars," and critical listening techniques.

Prerequisite: AMT280 Advanced Recording Techniques

Students will gain an advanced understanding of concepts and issues involved with mixing of data streams
in DAW and outboard digital consoles. Dynamic and Time Domain processing tools will be discussed in
depth along with the use of quality analog outboard gear; students will learn how to implement the tools of
the trade in today’s even changing technology. Critical listening and recognition will also be explained.

Prerequisites: AMT260 with a minimum grade of C

Students explore the music industry and its constituent sectors, including music performing, recording, promoting and record distribution. With a special focus on the needs of studio personnel and performers, the course introduces students to contracts and invoices, personnel management, copyright and publishing.

Prerequisite: ENG 011 English Fundamentals (C or better)

Students will take an in-depth look at major and independent record labels. This course will follow a recording project from concept to recording, distribution and promotion. Topics will include business plan development, contracts, promotion and marketing, CD artwork and radio airplay.

Prerequisite(s): BUS 110 Survey of the Music Industry

These critical aspects of the record business will be examined in detail, with an emphasis on students developing an understanding of how record label marketing efforts and artists performance activities affect the distribution process. This course will examine both major label branch distribution organizations and the growing independent distribution sector. The role of dominant national chain retail and independent retail will be discussed. Additionally, emerging Internet music distribution and electronic delivery will be explored.

Prerequisite(s): BUS 110 Survey of the Music Industry

An examination of the seemingly closed world of concerts and nightclubs reveals a business populated by clearly defined responsibilities and hard-working professionals. Stage managers, sound people, lighting people, box office and related ticket personnel, artist relations, stage plotting, door and backstage security, liability and other related insurance issues will be examined from the venue's perspective. The relationships between the venue, booking agencies and artist's management representatives will be explored with an emphasis on how a show is planned and executed in a smooth and professional manner.

Prerequisite(s): BUS 110 Survey of the Music Industry

Students will take an in-depth look at the music publishing industry, including ASCAP, BMI, SESAC and songwriter-publisher relations. Topics will include artist/manager contracts, publishing contracts, concert promotion, talent agencies, business managers and music unions. Emphasis will be placed on the artist's perspective in music business agreements.

Prerequisite(s): BUS 110 Survey of the Music Industry

Establishing the identity of an individual or company, with growth through advertising, public service campaigns, special events, and publicity strategies is an essential function of an entertainment professional. In this course, students will gain experience in creating publicity materials, marketing strategies and development of media relations for artists, products, events and personalities in the entertainment industry.

Prerequisite(s): BUS 110 Survey of the Music Industry

Case studies and discussion of legal problems facing recording industry professionals will be covered. Topics will include copyright law, songwriter contracts, mechanical rights, names, trademarks and public domain. Emphasis will be placed on anunderstanding of how copyright law affects the music industry. Internet and digital media will also be discussed.

Prerequisite(s): BUS 110 Survey of the Music Industry

Students will examine the structural and dynamic aspects of business management, including planning procedures, general accounting practices, documentation and business ethics.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 101 College Algebra

Knowledge of the mechanics of music and music theory will enhance the student's ability to function as a critical listener. Chromatic and diatonic scales, harmony, intervals, triads, counterpoint, pedal point, song form and other topics are covered through classroom lecture, demonstration and contemporary audio examples. In most classes, the concepts of natural acoustics including the audible frequency spectrum, equalization and the domain of time delay will be addressed through lecture and ear training/listening exercises.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 011 Basic Math (C or better)

This course will introduce students to using computers and electronic instruments in music production. MIDI, sequencers, and synthesizers are covered. Students will learn to operate a Macintosh computer system and electronic instruments and apply the skills to production projects.

Prerequisite(s): AMT160 Digital Audio and Media & MUS101 Listening and Analysis

This course is an introduction to the skills a student needs for controlling and designing music for productions. The entry level software, GarageBand, will be used to help the student develop concepts of how to assemble music and sound design for numerous projects in class including films, videos, animation, internet site themes, and commercials. The intention of this class is to enrich students' music and sound design ability within productions, thereby making them more self sufficient in their own projects and thus attractive to employ as part of a team.

Prerequisite(s): CSI 101 Understanding Computer Technologies AND TV220 Digital Video Editing or AMT160 Digital Audio and Media or GD120 Digital Imaging.

This course will provide preparation in the materials of music fundamentals as the basis for musical understanding. Command of musical terminology can be essential to the effective communication between the musician and engineer. This course will introduce students to the basic materials of music. Areas explored will start with principles of sound waves continuing through rhythm, melody, scales, keys and basic harmony. Students will participate in extensive ear training exercises to recognize melodic and harmonic intervals.

Prerequisite(s): MUS101 Listening and Analysis

Students will examine the role of the record producer and gain knowledge of producing musical projects including the business, technical and aesthetic components. The history of record making and the various technical and creative innovations will give students a fundamental understanding of the recording process.

Prerequisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with AMT 201 Audio Recording II, or AMT 280 Adv. Recording Techniques or AMT 370 Advanced Studio Production

Students will gain greater proficiency in the MIDI production processes through small group production of several major projects. Additional topics introduced will include hard disk recording, sampling and editing, signal processing and MIDI in multimedia.

Prerequisite(s): MUS110 Principles of Computer Music

Advanced student skills will be developed using synthesizers and samplers. Students will study the elements of sound and how they apply to simple and complex waveforms, envelopes, LFOs, filters and keyboard architecture.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 110 Principles of Computer Music