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Living Arts College
3000 Wakefield Crossing Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614 (919) 488-8500
Master Course Outline
Course Title:
Studio Maintenance and Design
Course Number:
AP 304
Instructor Name:
John Taylor
Date:
Winter 2012
Course Length:
10 Weeks
Course Schedule:
M, W, Th 3-5pm
Quarter
Unit of academic measurement
2Q
Total
Credit
Hours
Total
Contact
Hours
4
60
Course Description:
This course re-examines sound and psychoacoustics in order to explore the fundamentals of acoustics and the application of acoustics to studio and listening space design. Studio design and acoustic treatment will be explored and basic strategies for determining best practices will be explored. Basic electronics and circuits are expanded into the practical aspects of audio wiring and interconnect to provide an overall understanding of troubleshooting and problem solving.
Prerequisites:
AP 202 Audio Engineering II
Co-requisites:
None
Description of Content
(Check one)
Required
Optional
Suggested Textbook (s)
"Acoustic Design for the Home Studio", by M. Gallagher. "Sound Reinforcement Handbook", by G. Davis and R. Jones
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Suggested Resources & Supplies
Course Specific Performance Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Recognize the role of acoustics in studio design
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Budget, propose, and plan a complete studio installation
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Create and evaluate a basic acoustic design
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Develop and Implement an acoustic treatment plan for an existing room
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Trouble-shoot and solve basic interconnect and design problems in the studio
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Develop and implement basic noise reduction and sound isolation stratagies
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Ergonomically and efficiently lay out and install studio equipment.
Course Outline: may be filled in for each day in class or with notable assignment dates, as shown below.
Topic And Date
Class Schedule
Time
(In Contact Hours)
Week 1
Acoustics Defined
6
Week 2
Reflection Control
6
Week 3
The Low Down
6
Week 4
Room Dimensions and Shapes
6
Week 5
Midterm Review and Exam
6
Week 6
Acoustic Treatment
6
Week 7
Acoustic Myths/Choosing a Room
6
Week 8
Analyzing a Room
6
Week 9
Studio Layout and Treatment
6
Week 10
Sound Isolation
6
TOTAL
100%
Instructional Methods:
Lectures and demonstrations, classroom discussions and critiques, studio assignments, handouts, presentations, and written assignments will assist in the critical analysis of different theories, principles, and processes of game design and development. (use whatever is appropriate for your class)
Grading:
Student performance will be evaluated based upon the following criteria. Attendance alone will not be included as a percentage of the grade, but participation will be included as a grade requirement.
Grade Scale:
A. 90% - 100% Excellent
B. 80% - 89% Above Average
C. 70% - 79% Average
D. 60% - 69% Below Average
F. Below- 60% Failure
STANDARD
Library Assignment(s):
As assigned by the instructor. Written assignments will involve both library research and the use of reference material with proper documentation. Directions for the written assignments will be on file so that tutors or teaching assistants may help students; students requiring additional assistance should speak with the instructor.
Portfolio /Capstone Assignment:
Program portfolios are a recommended and demonstrable means for assessing student competencies. Each student should select a project or paper from this course that best demonstrates his/her proficiencies with the material presented. Each student should then review and assess the chosen project or paper with the course instructor, revise it as needed, and add it to his/her program portfolio.
Use this section as appropriate for your course.
attendance:
Class SessionsThe accelerated nature of LAC courses emphasizes group interaction in the classroom and relies on the collaborative effort and shared expertise of peers. Prompt arrival at each scheduled in-class session is mandatory, because class session time has been condensed. Absent students do not gain the benefit of class involvement, nor do they contribute to the learning of other students in the class. Consistently late students also disrupt the flow of educational activities.=Prior notification of class absences through email or phone is required. Failure to notify the instructor of an absence may result in a zero on work for the class period.=
Attendance at all scheduled class sessions is required of each student. Scheduled class sessions will be noted in the syllabus, and each student is expected to be present, on time, and prepared for each class session. Class attendance records will be maintained by each instructor and reported to the school. In addition, a percentage of the student’s grade will be determined by class participation. Also, because of the limited time available to conduct in-class activities, prompt arrival at each class session is mandatory. If significant, consistent tardiness is observed, instructors will refer the student to the Program Coordinator.Occasional circumstances may arise that cause students to miss a class session or to arrive late for a class session. Make-up work will normally be required for missed class sessions (see section below on Make-Up Assignments). However, the student’s class participation grade may still be affected.Those students expecting to miss an entire class due to unavoidable circumstances must arrange for an excused absence prior to the first class session. Students needing to withdraw during a course may do so by arrangement with the Program Coordinator and only during the drop/add period.Team Time Sessions (use as appropriate)The accelerated nature of LAC courses requires an equal emphasis on learning team activity, which is also considered to be instructional time. Absent students do not gain the benefit of team learning, nor do they contribute to the learning of other students in the team. Consistently late students also reduce the effectiveness of the learning team. Thus, a percentage of the student’s grade will be determined by team participation.Attendance at learning team sessions is required of each student. Each student is expected to be present, on time, and prepared for each learning team session. However, occasional circumstances will arise that cause students to miss a learning team session, or to arrive late for a learning team session. Prior notification must occur by email or phone. Make-up work will normally be required for missed learning team sessions (see section below on Make-Up Assignments). However, the student’s team participation grade may still be affected. If significant, consistent tardiness is observed, instructors should refer the student to the Program Coordinator.
SCA Library Usage and research support:
As assigned by the instructor. Written assignments will involve both library research and the use of reference material with proper documentation. Directions for the written assignments will be on file so that tutors or teaching assistants may help students. Instructors should work with the librarians who is available to facilitate research and study strategies, as well as provide reference services and online search instruction. The campus library provides print and electronic collections that support the major educational programs and the general education program.
make-up work:
Make-Up Assignments
Students are expected to complete all class assignments whether or not they are in attendance. Assignments submitted to the instructor by assigned deadlines (whether in person, via a classmate, via e-mail, via fax, or via other means) will be acceptable even if the student is not in attendance.
Absent students from a class session or a learning team session must make up any missed work as requested by the faculty member. Such make-up assignments must be relevant to the nature of the work missed. However, students must be aware that make-up work is not always possible, and the feasibility of relevant make-up work is left to the discretion of the instructor. In the event that make-up work is not possible, or in the event that it is not done, the student’s grade will be reduced accordingly.
Late assignments will not be accepted. To receive credit on any assignment it must be turned in no later that the specified due date and time.
revision date:
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Course Reading edited As you can see... there is a lot of information on the internet about studio design and acoustics.…

As you can see... there is a lot of information on the internet about studio design and acoustics.
Here are some of the best:
http://www.studiotips.com/
http://www.acoustics101.com/
http://www.ethanwiner.com/acoustics.html
http://www.soundonsound.com/forum/postlist.php?Board=DESIGN
http://www.asc-studio-acoustics.com/design.htm
http://www.johnlsayers.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=3

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Course Schedule edited Week 1 Jan. 9-15 Reading Assignments: Acoustic Design for the Home Studio - Foreword - Introdu…

Week 1 Jan. 9-15
Reading Assignments:
Acoustic Design for the Home Studio - Foreword - Introduction - Chapter 1 thru page 10
Read by Wed. Jan. 11th
Week 1 Discussion:
Using the internet research three historic acoustics/studio design terms. Define the terms and why you found them interesting. Reply to the Week1 Discussion post (under the Discussion Tab on the Class Discussion Page) with your three Terms. In addition to this initial post, post a response to at least one of your classmate's post's.
To receive credit you must post at least two times by Sunday, Jan. 15th
Assignment 1
{AP304 Assignment 1.doc} Due 3pm, Thursday Jan. 12th
Late assignments will not be accepted!!!
Week 2 Jan. 16-22
Reading Assignments:
Acoustic Design for the Home Studio - Chapter 2
Week 2 Discussion
Using the internet research three historic acoustics/studio design terms. Define the terms and why you found them interesting. Reply to the Week1 Discussion post (under the Discussion Tab on the Class Discussion Page) with your three Terms. In addition to this initial post, post a response to at least one of your classmate's post's.
To receive credit you must post at least two times by Sunday, Jan. 22nd
Assignment 2
{AP304 Assignment 2.doc} Due:Thursday, Jan. 19th
Late assignments will not be accepted
Week 3 Jan. 23-29
Reading Assignments:
Acoustic Design for the Home Studio - Chapter 3
Week 3 Discussion
Using the internet research three historic acoustics/studio design terms. Define the terms and why you found them interesting. Reply to the Week1 Discussion post (under the Discussion Tab on the Class Discussion Page) with your three Terms. In addition to this initial post, post a response to at least one of your classmate's post's.
To receive credit you must post at least two times by Sunday, Jan. 29th
Assignment 3
{AP304 Assignment 3.doc}
Late assignments will not be accepted
Due Thursday, Jan. 26th
Week 4 Jan. 30 - Feb. 5
Reading Assignments:
Acoustic Design for the Home Studio - Chapter 4
Week 4 Discussion
Using the internet research three historic acoustics/studio design terms. Define the terms and why you found them interesting. Reply to the Week1 Discussion post (under the Discussion Tab on the Class Discussion Page) with your three Terms. In addition to this initial post, post a response to at least one of your classmate's post's.
To receive credit you must post at least two times by Sunday,Feb. 5th
Assignment 4
{AP304 Assignment 4.doc} Due: Monday, Feb. 6th
Late assignments will not be accepted
Week 5 Feb. 6-12
Midterm Exam Review Wed. Feb. 8th
Midterm Exam Thursday, Feb. 9th
This is a standard paper and pencil exam consisting of multiple choice, true/false, short answer, and calculation questions. It will be limited to one hour. There will be no retakes or missed exams for any reason.
Week 5 Discussion
Using the internet research three historic acoustics/studio design terms. Define the terms and why you found them interesting. Reply to the Week1 Discussion post (under the Discussion Tab on the Class Discussion Page) with your three Terms. In addition to this initial post, post a response to at least one of your classmate's post's.
To receive credit you must post at least two times by Sunday,Feb 12th.
Week 6 Feb. 13-19
Reading Assignments:
Acoustic Design for the Home Studio - Chapter 5
Assignment 5
Due: Thursday, Feb. 16th
{AP304 Assignment 5.doc}
Late assignments will not be accepted
Week 5 Discussion
Using the internet research three historic acoustics/studio design terms. Define the terms and why you found them interesting. Reply to the Week1 Discussion post (under the Discussion Tab on the Class Discussion Page) with your three Terms. In addition to this initial post, post a response to at least one of your classmate's post's.
To receive credit you must post at least two times by Sunday,Feb. 19th
Week 7 Feb. 20-26
Reading Assignments:
Acoustic Design for the Home Studio - Chapter 6
Acoustic Design for the Home Studio - Chapter 7
Assignment 6 and 7
Due: Thursday, Feb. 23rd
{AP304 Assignment 6.doc}
{AP304 Assignment 7.doc}
Late assignments will not be accepted
Week 7 Discussion
Using the internet research three historic acoustics/studio design terms. Define the terms and why you found them interesting. Reply to the Week1 Discussion post (under the Discussion Tab on the Class Discussion Page) with your three Terms. In addition to this initial post, post a response to at least one of your classmate's post's.
To receive credit you must post at least two times by Sunday,Feb. 26th
Week 8 Feb. 27 - March 4
Reading Assignments:
Acoustic Design for the Home Studio - Chapter 8
Acoustic Design for the Home Studio - Chapter 9
Assignment 8
{AP304 Assignment 8.doc}
Due: Thursday, March 1st.
Late assignments will not be accepted
Week 8 Discussion
Using the internet research three historic acoustics/studio design terms. Define the terms and why you found them interesting. Reply to the Week1 Discussion post (under the Discussion Tab on the Class Discussion Page) with your three Terms. In addition to this initial post, post a response to at least one of your classmate's post's.
To receive credit you must post at least two times by Sunday, March 4th
Week 9 March 5-11
Reading Assignments:
Acoustic Design for the Home Studio - Chapter 10
Assignment 9
Due: Monday, March 12th.
{AP304 Assignment 9.doc}
Late assignments will not be accepted
Week 9 Discussion
Using the internet research three historic acoustics/studio design terms. Define the terms and why you found them interesting. Reply to the Week1 Discussion post (under the Discussion Tab on the Class Discussion Page) with your three Terms. In addition to this initial post, post a response to at least one of your classmate's post's.
To receive credit you must post at least two times by Sunday, March 11th
Week 10 March 12-18
Acoustic Design for the Home Studio - Chapter 11 and 12
Week 10 Discussion
Using the internet research three historic acoustics/studio design terms. Define the terms and why you found them interesting. Reply to the Week1 Discussion post (under the Discussion Tab on the Class Discussion Page) with your three Terms. In addition to this initial post, post a response to at least one of your classmate's post's.
To receive credit you must post at least two times by Sunday, March 18th

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Course Announcements edited Welcome to AP304 Studio Maintenance and Design x-Winter 2011x-Fall 2011Winter 2011 M, W, and Th …

Welcome to AP304 Studio Maintenance and Design
x-Winter 2011x-Fall 2011Winter 2011
M, W, and Th 3-5pm
x-Winter 2011-Instructor: John Taylorx-Fall 2011-Instructor: John TaylorInstructor: John Taylor
x-Winter 2011-Phone: 919-488-8500x217x-Fall 2011-Phone: 919-488-8500x217Phone: 919-488-8500x217
x-Winter 2011-Email: jtaylor@hdigi.comx-Fall 2011-Email: jtaylor@hdigi.comEmail: jtaylor@hdigi.com

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