TPA 2212 Sound for the Stage

updated 7-30-2008   not completed
This course is an introduction to the application of the principles of theatre sound. Training will be placed on the use and maintenance of theatre sound equipment, recording and editing sound effects, and training in electronic sound reinforcement. The course requires work outside the classroom applying the principles learned in the practical application of theatre sound for production. Four contact hours: three lecture hours, and one practical work hour on productions (a minimum of 15 hours for the term). A.A., A.S., A.A.S.

This class is blended class which includes a BlackBoard online component and a once a week lab. 
 Do not miss a lab day. Reading assignments, projects and tests are administered online in BlackBoard.
 

Instructor: Prof. Charlie Phillips
South Campus F-219
11901 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida  32246

Office (904) 646-2059
Fax (904) 646-2078

Email phillips@fccj.edu

Website: http://www1.fccj.edu/phillips
 
Week 1
  READ:
     Introduction.
     Part I: Recording Studio Basics.
     Chapter 1: Understanding Recording.
     Chapter 2: Getting the Right Gear.

  LAB:   SAFETY FIRST - equipment placement and  security, audience/students concerns and EARS!
            Questions
                Who plays an instrument?
                Who reads poetry & plays?
                Who has recording equipment?
                Who has a sound system?
                Who has tenitist?           
            Set up groups.
            DVD: Live Sound Reinforcement Section: intro and Load In        
           Tour of the facilities - Main Stage control room and stage
                Studio Theater stage, control room and staging area
                Recording studio - Start setting

Week 2
 READ:
     Chapter 3: Getting Connected: Setting Up Your Studio.
     Part II: Recording 101.
     Chapter 4: Meeting the Mixer.
     Chapter 5: MIDI and Electronic Instruments
     Chapter 6: Understanding Microphones.

  LAB: 
            DVD: Live Sound Reinforcement Section: Setting Up - Getting Connected
            Building a simple sound system.
             Adding fold back (monitoring system)
             Speaker placement
             Console and effects - Practice mixing live
             Continue Studio setup and configuring.

Week 3
  READ:
    Part III: Getting Ready to Record.
    Chapter 7: Getting a Great Source Sound.
    Chapter 8: Taking a Look at Microphone Techniques.
    Chapter 9: Miking Your Instruments.

   LAB:  DVD: Live Sound Reinforcement Section: Tuning the PA    
              Practice different miking techniques.
              Practice eqing.
              Practice effects
              Continue Studio setup and configuring. (are we there yet?

Week 4
   READ:
       Part IV: Laying Track: Starting to Record.
      Chapter 10: Multitrack Recording.
     Chapter 11: Recording Audio.
     Chapter 12: Recording and Editing MIDI Data.

Project: Find a youtube recording of a band that is good and one that is bad.  Explain why for both. Type a one page with URLs and explain both.

  LAB:  DVD: Live Sound Reinforcement Section: Amplifying the Band     

Week 5
  READ:
     Part V: Turning Your Tracks into a Finished Song.
    Chapter 13: Editing Your Performance.
     Chapter 14: Mixing Your Music.

  LAB:  DVD: Live Sound Reinforcement Section: The SoundCheck       

Week 6
  READ:
     Chapter 15: Dialing in Signal Processors.

  LAB:   DVD: Live Sound Reinforcement Section: Electrical Problems

Week 7
  READ:
     Chapter 16: Mastering Your Music.

  LAB:   DVD: Live Sound Reinforcement Section: g

Week 8
  READ:
      Chapter 17: Getting Your Music Out to Listeners.
      Part VI: The Part of Tens.
     Chapter 18: Ten Home Recording Resources.
     Chapter 19: Ten Invaluable Recording Tips.

  LAB:   DVD: Live Sound Reinforcement Section: Part 2: Field Segment

Week 9
  READ:

  Project: Recording and Mixing Vocals

LAB:   DVD: Live Sound Reinforcement Section: The Wrap
           Live and Recorded sounds/music for stage
            Wireless miking actors and musicians

Week 10
  READ:

outdoor vs in door sound.

  LAB:  Stage set up 1

Week 11
READ:

Mixing voices, bands, orchestras.

  LAB: Stage set up 2

Week 12
  READ:

Special tools - compressor, gate, limiter, enhancers.

  LAB: Stage set up 3

Week 13
  READ:

Different stages and scenarios.

  LAB: Stage set up 1

Week 14
  READ:

   Lab Review and evaluations

Week 15
   Final Exam online

  Lab Review and evaluations