COURSE UNIT TITLE

: MUSIC LABORATORY I

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MBA 2007 MUSIC LABORATORY I COMPULSORY 2 2 0 4

Offered By

Music Sciences

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR SERHAT DURMAZ

Offered to

Music Sciences
Musicology

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to provide the students with the knowledge of fundamental recording systems and software and using these tools for audio and video production, editing etc.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Identify mobile recording devices and use them,
2   Use computer based DAW and video software,
3   Understand and edit audio and video data,
4   Make format changes without data loss,
5   Apply the techniques required for data storage, format changing and data transfer.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Audio equipments on field
2 Audio equipments on field
3 Audio Editing Software
4 Audio Formats, Lossless Transfer Methods, Principals, Audio Effects
5 Application
6 Application
7 Midterm Exam
8 Video recording equipments
9 Video editing Software
10 Video Formats, Lossless Transfer Methods, Principals, Video Effects
11 Application
12 Application
13 Assignment Evaluations
14 Assignment Evaluations

Recomended or Required Reading

Serhat Durmaz; Müzik Teknolojisi ve Audio Terimleri Sözlüğü, Cinius Yayınları, Istanbul, 2009
Barlett, Bruce, Barlett, Jenny; On Location Recording Techniques; Focal Press, ISBN: 0-240-80379-5, USA, 1999
Barlett, Bruce, Barlett, Jenny; Practical Recording Techniques; Focal Press, Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN: 0-240-80317-5, USA, 1997
Gibson, Bill; Microphone Techniques, Pro Audio Press, ISBN: 1-931140-27-8, California, USA, 2002
Holman, Tomlinson; Sound for Film and Television, Focal Press, Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN: 0-240-80291-8, USA, 1997
Microphone Techniques for Live Sound Reinforcement; Shure Educational Publication, USA, 2005
Adobe Audition, PC Based V.3.0, Adobe Systems Incorporated 345 Park Avenue San Jose, CA 95110-2704
Adobe Premiere Pro, PC Based, Adobe Systems Incorporated 345 Park Avenue San Jose, CA 95110-2704

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 FIN FINAL EXAM
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 + FIN * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + RST * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

The class will be held in an active manner where each student will use, work, edit etc. with audio individually in computer lab.

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Class participation, active involvement in class, problem solving skills, active participation in the applications and skills in evaluating the results are the main requirements for the course. Late arrivals after the first ten minutes will not be permitted and the student will be considered as not available.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

serhat.durmaz@deu.edu.tr
0532-470 9770

Office Hours

Tuesday (Hours : 10.00-12.00)
Thursday (Hours: 13.00-15.00)

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Tutorials (Project, Laboratory work, and etc.) 14 2 28
Before and after the lecture (reading texts, articles, etc.) 14 2 28
Preparations for final exam 1 8 8
Preparations for assignment 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 3 3
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 110

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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