SOUND TECHNOLOGIES (TURKISH, THESIS) | |||||
Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
STT5021 | Music Production Techniques | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YAHYA BURAK TAMER |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | This course elevates students to the advanced topics of digital audio, MIDI processing, automated mixing, specialized engineering techniques and digital signal processing equipment. Time is spent learning the various facets of professional audio by discussing and experiencing projects from pre-production through completion. Students will experience Jazz and Rock music productions. They will learn all aspects of Avid Pro Tools Audio and MIDI Sequencer. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Identify and use professional music production studio signal chain II. Understand and use professional MIDI and digital audio production techniques for recording, editing and processing acoustic and electronic sounds III. Employ and develop specialized engineering and digital signal processing techniques IV. Understand and use several different software and hardware sound shaping plug-ins and processors effectively V. Develop a basic understanding of the procedures and practices of Jazz and Rock music production techniques in the recording industry from pre-production through completion VI. Craft a mix that would sound good on different medium or on broadcast via different media like radio, television, CD, DVD or digital download VII. Use Avid Pro Tools audio and MIDI production software effectively |
Studio signal flow, Avid Pro Tools music production software overview, Acoustic instrument recording techniques often used in rock music, MIDI recording techniques, MIDI editing techniques, Acoustic instrument equalization, and dynamic unit application techniques often used in rock music, Acoustic instrument editing techniques often used in jazz music, Time based multi effect processing. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to the studio signal flow | |
2) | Avid Pro Tools music production software overview | |
3) | Acoustic instrument recording techniques often used in rock music I | |
4) | Acoustic instrument recording techniques often used in rock music II | |
5) | Acoustic instrument editing techniques often used in rock music II | |
6) | MIDI recording techniques | |
7) | MIDI editing techniques | |
8) | Midterm, Review | |
9) | Acoustic instrument equalization, and dynamic unit application techniques often used in rock music I | |
10) | Acoustic instrument equalization, and dynamic unit application techniques often used in rock music II | |
11) | Acoustic instrument editing techniques often used in jazz music | |
12) | Acoustic instrument equalization, and dynamic unit application techniques often used in jazz music | |
13) | Time based multi effect processing | |
14) | Basic mastering application, and review |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
References: | Behind the Glass Volume I & II by Howard Massey ISBN: 978-0879306144, ISBN: 978-0879309558 |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 15 | % 10 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 15 |
Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 15 | 119 |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 5 |
Homework Assignments | 4 | 25 |
Total Workload | 191 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |