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MUSTEC 200 Fundamentals of Sound Recording (3) A&H
Examines the nature of recorded sound, the science of hearing, and basic techniques for creating stereo recordings. Course overlaps with: MUSTEC 400. Prerequisite: MUSIC 113 and MUSIC 119; recommended: current or past experience as a performing musician. Offered: A.
MUSTEC 201 Advanced Live Recording (3) A&H
Provides advanced technical and analytical tools for audio recording live music, using industry standard software and hardware. Proceeds from basic skills and knowledge covered in MUSTEC 200. Course overlaps with: MUSTEC 401. Prerequisite: MUSIC 113 and MUSIC 119; recommended: MUSTEC 200. Offered: Sp.
MUSTEC 300 History of Music Recording (5) A&H
Study of music as reflected through the influences of the recording industry and the development of related technologies. Examines social and artistic impacts that the recording age has brought to musical communities around the world. Offered: W.
MUSTEC 400 Fundamentals of Sound Recording for Advanced Musicians (3) A&H
Examines the nature of recorded sound, the science of hearing, and basic techniques for creating stereo recordings. Students frequently make recordings of sufficient quality for artistic work samples, professional auditions and applications, and research-level archival material. Course overlaps with: MUSTEC 200. Prerequisite: MUSIC 113 and MUSIC 119; recommended: current or past experience performing live music either in an ensemble or as a soloist. Offered: A.
MUSTEC 401 Advanced Live Recording for Advanced Musicians (3) A&H
Provides advanced technical and analytical tools for audio recording live music, using industry standard software and hardware. Includes student performances for recording demonstrations and projects, either as a soloist or in ensembles, as assigned. Proceeds from basic skills and knowledge covered in MUSTEC 200 and MUSTEC 400. Course overlaps with: MUSTEC 201. Prerequisite: MUSIC 113 and MUSIC 119; recommended: MUSTEC 200 or MUSTEC 400; and current or past experience performing live music either in an ensemble or as a soloist. Offered: Sp.
MUSTEC 410 Studio Recording Techniques I (3) A&H
Explores concepts, tools, and skills for music studio operation, recording, and music creation. Prerequisite: MUSIC 202 and MUSIC 205; recommended: MUSTEC 200 or MUSTEC 400. Offered: A.
MUSTEC 411 Advanced Studio Recording (3) A&H
Building on skills learned in MUSTEC 410, students dive deeper into the areas of audio recording, editing, mixing, and mastering to produce professional-quality recordings. In this hands-on, project-based course, students explore how the recording studio can be utilized to achieve a wide variety of results and to express their individual artistic and professional goals. Prerequisite: MUSTEC 410. Offered: Sp.