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MUSC 065A: Recording Arts I

Course Description

This is the first of a 2-part series of recording arts classes. It is an introductory class to the audio recording arts, covering basic recording studio skills including analog audio theory, signal flow, gain staging, microphones, mic placement, and tracking. Students have the opportunity to gain hands on experience recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio. Upon completion, students will have basic knowledge of applied audio concepts, production workflow, equipment functions, and audio editing software.

Units: 3

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to CSU only

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade, Pass/No Pass
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 32 – 36
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 48 – 54

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: None
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: None

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to CSU only
  • WVC GE: C. Humanities
Last Updated 7/19/23