STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Generalize  theories associated with audio and its use in multimedia.(I) (IX)

 II.     Create effective audio productions for multimedia applications.

 III.    Scrutinize principles and theories of MIDI and be able to use them effectively.(VIII)

 IV.     Organize, manage, and develop effective productions through the use of preplanning techniques and applications. (III) (V) (VI) (X)

 V.      Illustrate proper use of software and hardware as used in a sound studio. (IV) (VII) (IX)

 VI.     Create a final  audio production to be used with other multimedia applications.(II) (XI) (XII)

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Fundamentals of Audio

 II.     Basics of waveforms, amplitude, key, pitch, phase, etc.

         A.      Basic equipment and their usage.

 III.    Fundaments of Audio Hardware

         A.      Basics of the mixing board.

         B.      Microphones: types, patterns, and usage.

         C.      Basic sound systems and reproduction.

         D.      The use of effects and the interconnection with the mixing environment.  

         E.      Signal routing.

 IV.     Fundamentals of Audio Recording

         A.      The Flow of Sound.

         B.      Basic sound principles of recording.

         C.      Multitracking, bouncing, and other techniques in the recording process.

 V.      Fundamentals of MIDI

         A.      Basic MIDI information.

         B.      Keyboards and other MIDI devices.

         C.      The ins and outs of manufacturer¿s architecture.

 VI.     Fundamental Applications

         A.      Band-in-a-Box basics.

         B.      The use of basic MIDI recordings for use in multimedia applications.

 VII.    Band-in-a-Box Skills

         A.      Manipulation of songs.

         B.      Basic software controls and operations.

 VIII.   Fundamental Applications

         A.      Master Tracks Pro basics.

         B.      Basic uses of general MIDI and recording for audio productions.

 IX.     Master Tracks Pro Skills

         A.      Manipulation and editing of general MIDI productions

 X       Application of Audio Recording

         A.      Analog tape recording, digital tape recording, and hard-disk recording information.

         B.      Voice-over techniques and procedures for working with talent.

 XI.     Fundamentals of Computer-Based Audio Recording

         A.      Computer-based recording and basic editing.

         B.      The computer-based recording system: Deck II.

 XII.    Fundamentals of Computer-Based Audio Editing

         A.      Waveform editing basics with emphasis on effects, timing,

 XIII.   formatting, amplitude pitch, etc.  

         A.      Software:  Sound Edit 16.

 XIV.    Sound Edit 16 Skills

         A.      Basic controls and procedures including editing and proper use of

 XV.     manipulation effects and controls.

 XVI.    Fundamentals of Mixing and Mastering

         A.      The mix down process.

         B.      Mastering the final product.

         C.      Computer audio formats.

         D.      Importing and exporting into multimedia applications.