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MUSC 157 Amplified Sound in Live Contexts Units: 3.00
A hands-on exploration of how sound is mediated and amplified for live events, with emphasis on sound design for theatre and sound reinforcement for live music. Students will be introduced to the equipment used in live audio production including microphones, mixers, amplifiers and loudspeakers.
Learning Hours: 120 (18 Lecture, 18 Laboratory, 24 Online Activity, 60 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite None.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Assess the sound reinforcement needs of a person or group, whether it is a primarily musical or theatrical occasion, and design a solution.
- Assess the acoustic properties of a performance space using ears or analysis tools (such as decibel or spectrum meters on phones) to identify problems that can be solved with creative use of EQ and microphone/speaker placement.
- Identify, describe and properly employ the features and functions of sound equipment including microphones, audio interfaces, mixers, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and analysis tools such as spectrum and decibel meters.
- Produce an event for a live band or ensemble which requires amplified presentation.
- Design, produce and deliver amplified sound elements for a live theatrical scene using a computer cueing system.