MUSC 246 Live Sound Production II

School of Arts and Technology

MUSC 246 Live Sound Production II is a second-level exploration, where students deepen their understanding of the many aspects that constitute live sound production including effects processing, advanced file management and custom set-ups that involve multi-media, in-ear monitors and click tracks. Each student's final project will be to develop and run front-of-house and back-of-house sound for at least two showcase concerts.

Prerequisites: MUSC 245 with a minimum grade of 70%

Corequisite: MUSC 236

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Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours30
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture2

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the use and describe the function of all equipment used in a variety of contemporary PA and sound reinforcement applications
  2. Demonstrate the use of and describe the function of contemporary live mixing recording practices
  3. Set up and operate of PA equipment in small and medium-sized performance venues
  4. Set up and operate sound systems suitable for music reinforcing live concerts, speaking events and multi-media presentations
  5. Work with performers and groups to design, develop stage plots and custom mix shows that support artist performance across a range of scale and venues

Grading Table

Standard Contemporary Music and Technology Program Grading Table

PercentageLetter GradeGPA
97 - 100A+4.33
94 - 96.9A4.00
90 - 93.9A-3.67
87 - 89.9B+3.33
83 - 86.9B3.00
80 - 82.9B-2.67
77 - 79.9C+2.33
73 - 76.9C2.00
70 - 72.9C-1.67
60 - 69.9P1.00
Less than 60%F0.00
Did not withdrawDNW0.00

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.