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Entertainment Production Technology Syllabus
Course Description: The Students will first learn
a brief history in the origins of PA/Live Sound Systems (a historical
introduction). We will then focus on much-needed terminology/theories
within the audio engineering field (Live Sound or PA Systems), as
well as hands-on lab assignments (practical experience) utilizing
the learned terminology/theories within the Live Sound/PA System portion
of this course. Terminology learned at the start (during Level 1)
would be used throughout the remainder of this course (for Levels
2 and 3, as well).
Students will also learn about music past and present; a thorough
history of western Music will be discussed, starting with non-western
music and progressing through the musical eras (Medieval, Renaissance,
Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern (Classical). A focus on Post-Modern
music within the United States (20th-21st Centuries) would include
Jazz, Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Rock & Roll, and World music.
A history in music orientates the student to many different musical
styles and instruments.
Students will have an introduction in music theory to develop their
listening skills, focusing on Meter/Tempo, Key Signatures, and Musical
Notation.
Course Objective: Students in this course will be
taught:
1) A thorough history in Music (the focus being Western Music - the
civilizations and past musical eras that shaped our own country's
music)
2) Targeted lessons in Music Theory, focusing on Meter/Tempo, Notation,
and Key-related issues.
3) Terminology within the technical audio world - "Shop Talk"
4) Audio engineering principles within the PA/ Live Sound System category,
including practical/lab workshops to practice the learned theories/terminology.
Course Requirements: Items include (but are not limited
to): research paper(s), homework, Senior Project, clock hours, Lab/Practical
Experience Workshops, Current Events, course handbook creation (personalized
binder containing all class materials), Midterm, and Final.
Criteria for Assessing Student
Performance:
Items include (but are not limited to): research papers(s), descriptive
essays, up-to-date course handbooks (student binders), quizzes, tests
(including Midterm and Final), labs/workshops, work ethics and safety-related
issues.
Textbooks,
Related Readings:
Understanding Music - Jeremy Yudkin - Pearson/Prentice Hall,
2008
Techniques and Materials of Music - Benjamin, Horvit, Nelson
- Thomson/Schirmer, 2003
The Live Sound Manual - Osbourne, Cooper, James, Richardson
- Backbeat Books/Outline Press, Ltd., 2002
The Acoustic Musician's Guide to Sound Reinforcement & Live
Recording - Mike Sokol - Pearson/Prentice Hall, 1998
Selected readings/articles from relevant periodical publications
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