SPECIAL NOTE: subject to enrolement quota
Required unit for all Bachelor of Time-based Multimedia students available as an elective
OFFERINGS
Unit
Sem 1
Sem 2
Full Yr
Spring
Summer
Winter
FCB111
H
H
Key Semester Dates
Semester
Campus
Attendance
Note
Start Date
Census Date
Final WW Date*
End Date
Sem 1
H
On Campus
26-FEB-2007
23-MAR-2007
16-APR-2007
01-JUN-2007
Sem 2
H
On Campus
16-JUL-2007
10-AUG-2007
03-SEP-2007
19-OCT-2007
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Introduces the essential concepts of audio design as they relate to live and recorded music. Students develop an understanding of signal path, mic selection and placement, attenuation and gain structure, leads and basic wiring, integrated and component PA systems, crossovers and equalisation, processing and live mixing. Students are also introduced to basic recording principles, analogue and digital techniques, signal routing and processing, CD writing and manufacture. Students are required to understand basic MIDI applications with real time audio, digital audio (Pro Tools for Mac) and the application of real time plug-ins, and outboard processing.
WEIGHT: 12.5%
ASSESSMENT: assignments and exams as determined by lecturers: Recording and sound reinforcement component (65%), Music Industry Studies component (35%)
TEACHING PATTERN: 2 x 90-min lecture/practicals weekly (13 wks)
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