Fall 2017 - CMNS 358 D100

Sound Recording: Theory and Design (4)

Class Number: 1169

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    CMNS 258 (or equivalent) with a grade of B or higher, and approval of instructor.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An intermediate level studio workshop to develop the student's skills in sound production with an understanding of the communicational implications of sound design. Audio theory and its applications in both the digital and analog formats will be presented, along with practical studio techniques for stereo and multi-channel sound production.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is concerned with the theory and practice of audio production in the Sonic Research Studio. Technical and conceptual issues are presented in class, and used as the basis for a number of individual audio productions submitted for grades (see below). Audio theory, and its applications, in both the digital and analogue formats, will be presented, along with practical studio techniques for stereo and multi-channel sound production.

A detailed course outline is available on the Sonic Studio website: www.sfu.ca/sonic-studio

Grading

  • Your grade will be based solely on the studio projects you complete. These will consist of:
  • A Set of Studio Exercises 40%
  • Final Compositional Project 40%
  • Mid-Term Terminology Exam 20%

NOTES:

Written consent of the Instructor is required for enrollment (davidcot@sfu.ca).

A minimum CGPA of 2.25, and approval as a communication student is required for entry into most communication upper division courses.

The School expects that the grades awarded in this course will bear some reasonable relation to established university-wide practices with respect to both levels and distribution of grades. In addition, The School will follow Policy S10.01 with respect to Academic Integrity, and Policies S10.02, S10.03, and S10.04 as regards Student Discipline.  [Note: as of May 1, 2009 the previous T10 series of policies covering Intellectual Honesty (T10.02), and Academic Discipline (T10.03) have been replaced with the new S10 series of policies.]

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

Huber, David Miles, Modern Recording Techniques (8th edition). Taylor & Francis Group, 2013. 
(TK 7881.4 T49 2005); 7th ed. electronic resource
ISBN: 9780240821573

Thompson, Daniel M., Understanding Audio. Berkley Press, 2005. (TK 7881.4 T49 2005
ISBN: 9780634009594

Gould, Glenn, The Solitude Trilogy, CBC Records CD’s (ML 417 G69 A345). Consult the Media Resource Centre (SFU Library room 3100) for other works, e.g., Soundscape compositions.  (RECOMMENDED LISTENING)

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS