A survey of entertainment and information media, including history, development, social impact, laws, ethics, policies, organization, programming, advertisers, audience, public interests, criticism, new technologies, and the future.

Continued development of individual performance skills in piano. Student may register for this class four times.

Study of the development of music and how it relates to the events of our past and present. All types of music included. Open registration.

Introduction to recording studio technology equipment and terminology, including psychoacoustics, the limitations of the ear, and basic microphone design and construction.

Lab experience for INFO 1600.

Technical aspects of the recording studio, including editing, session set up, mixing, console flow logic, and patchbay design. A study of mixing from a multichannel recording to two-channel stereo including a control of channel levels, multiband equalization, pan pots, reverberation, compressors and limiters, and patchbay design. Study of acoustics and its application. Microphone placement.

Comprehensive study of electronics from atomic structure through parallel and series circuits. Ohm's Law, Kircholl's Law, and Thevin's Theorem will be used to analyze current flow and voltages. In-depth analysis of passive circuits including resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Use of volt-ohm meters will be introduced.

Applicable study of audio system signal flow. Discussion will include patch bay schemes, switches, relays, and block diagrams. Includes extensive discussion on the interfacing of sound systems intended for live performance. Operation of consoles, drive systems, amplifiers and speakers will be studied.

Introduction to concepts and techniques of video and audio editing and production using a non-linear, computer-based production system.

Introduction to concepts and techniques of audio editing and production using a non-linear, computer-based production system.

Study of the underlying fundamentals of modern digital audio systems. Covers basics of the binary number system and digital logic gates. Students will discuss sampling, aliasing, bit resolution, quantization, and dither.

Lab for AUDR 2600.

Lab for AUDR 2620.

Practical application of techniques and tools presented in previous audio classes. Using on-site equipment, signal flow and design of audio consoles, tape decks, and outboard devices will be studied. System interface will be explored in both live and studio configurations. Soldering techniques will be introduced and explored. Component and system level troubleshooting will be introduced. In addition, students will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of studio equipment under the supervision of the instructor.

Continuation of AUDR 2800.

Exposure to practical information from psychology for use in everyday human relations and to improve communication skills.

Development of both oral and written communicative skills essential to career areas. Includes business letters, job applications, and analyzing and writing of technical reports.

This course is designed to give the students a survey of mathematics topics including set theory, logic, geometry and dimensional analysis, financial calculations and management graph theory, probability and statistics. Main emphasis will be the application of problem solving methods while studying topics.

The Web Page Development course is intended to show students what the basic HTML code is behind a web page and how to use HTML to construct a site. Topics covered include finding and using images, linking pages, making tables, frames, javascript, navigation, backgrounds, and design elements of a website.

This course provides a step-by-step guide for introductory skills in Flash and Streaming Media. Concepts to be covered include: how to utilize Flash software which is a developmental tool that allows the user to create interaction, often by using animation, and compare and contrast streaming media elements with static media elements, specifically for the web. These skills will assist the user in creating and maintaining dynamic interactive websites.

This course covers the basic principles needed for effective personal financial management including the practical applications of money management, budgeting, taxes, credit, insurance, housing, investments, and retirement planning.

Beginning development of music writing skills. A learning experience with background needed in composing, arranging, and understanding music construction. Applies to all types of music.

Beginning the development of music performance and analysis skills. A learning experience with background needed in performance, understanding, and creation of music. Applied to all types of music.