Survey of Sound Syllabus
Survey of Sound Syllabus
Department of Interactive Arts and Media
Main Office Contact Number 312.344.7750
Main Office Address
Office ste. 600,
624 S. Michigan Ave (Torco Bldg.)
http://iam.colum.edu
Instructor contact info:
Jeff Meyers
312.344.7750 (office)
jeff@iam.colum.edu
Class Website:http://imamp.colum.edu/mediawiki/index.php/Survey_of_Sound
Office Hours:
Jeff By Appointment (I'm here from 9-5 Monday-Friday)
Sections Summer 2008
Monday, Wednesday 1:00PM - 4:00PM
CourseDescription
This course functions as an introduction to sound and music for implementation in computer-based multimedia presentations. Students will learn the basic principles of acoustics, digital theory, sound recording and production. Through a series of audio projects, students will explore aspects of audio production from loop-based music to audio for video.
Course Objectives
- Acoustics (sound can’t be good if it is not recorded or reproduced well)
- Digital theory (what is really happening inside da’ puter)
- Sound design (yes I do believe that this is where the art comes in)
- Application (I did not write applications, as in executable programs, because there are too many to learn but we will learn how to learn them)
Required Texts
none
Assignments and Projects
- Directed Sound Environment
- Voice Recording
- Music looping 1
- Music looping 2
- Sound for video?
- Interactive sound?
All assigned readings in the syllabus are from the required texts unless otherwise noted
Required supplies: Notebook, CDs or DVDs for archiving, web access, IAM Website!!
ATTENDANCE
Attendance and participation in class are required and expected. Three unexcused absences will result in a failing grade for the class.
Two late arrivals equal one absence. You are expected to be in class on time, attendance is taken at the beginning of class. Two absences (even excused absences) may result in a failing grade. Three absences and you FAIL- NO EXCEPTIONS. If an absence cannot be avoided, it must be discussed with your instructor ahead of time. Medical and other emergency leave of absences follow a different policy. Please contact your instructor if such a situation arises.
Departmental Archival Policy
On the final day of class you must submit all work and documentation (including proposals) on 3 DVDs. You will not pass the course without fulfilling this requirement. The DVD will not be returned – create a backup copy for your files.
Class Website Policy
As part of this class you will be expected to create an maintain a class portfolio website. This website should showcase all of your in class and homework assignments. It is your responsibility to maintain links to all of these projects. These links will be used for grading the projects and a missing link will be considered the same as a missing assignment.
Grading Policy
Final grades are based upon:
| Abrev | Assignment | Points |
| Web | Build Class Website | 5 |
| Simp | Simpsons Project | 5 |
| ss | Sound Sculpture | 5 |
| Final | Final Project | 20 |
| q1 | Quiz 1 Sound Properties | 20 |
| q2 | Quiz 2 | 20 |
| q3 | Quiz 3 | 20 |
| q4 | Quiz 4 | 20 |
| part | participation | 20 (15 attendance) |
| qmu | Make up quiz | (20) |
Late assignments will lose at least 1 point per class.
It is expected that students will turn in their own work and maintain honest academic practices. Failure to do so may result in a failing grade. Assignments and projects turned in after the date due will be marked down one letter grade for each day late.
Grading Guideline
94-100A
90-93 A-
above average and outstanding work, no more than one absence,
active participation in class and excellent scores
on exams and projects
87-89 B+
84-86 B
80-83 B-
above average work, no more than two absences, and active
participation in class and above average scores on exams and projects
77-79 C+
74-76 C
70-73 C-
average work, no more than two absences, and/or average scores
on exams and projects
69-60 D
below average work, no more than two absences, and/or below
average scores on exams and projects
59 and below F
anything below and including 59% - failure to turn in assignments, three
or more absences, and/or failing grades on exams and projects
can lead to an F
Grades will be posted on oasis. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING YOUR OASIS EMAIL PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE WEEK!
Course Site is on Oasis and http://imamp.colum.edu/mediawiki/index.php/MTD2/
This syllabus is subject to change.
Academic Integrity
It is expected that students will turn in their own work and maintain honest academic practices. Failure to do so may result in a failing grade. All students are expected to be familiar with (and follow) the CCC Student Code of Conduct. If you haven't read it, you can download a copy here: http://www.colum.edu/student-affairs/PDFs/The_Student_Code_of_Conduct.pdf The Student Handbook states: "Academic Honesty is a cherished principle in the life of the College community. Students are expected to adhere to this principle by understanding the nature of plagiarism, and by not plagiarizing materials, by refraining from the use of unauthorized aids on tests and examinations, by turning in assignments which are products of their own efforts and research, and by refusing to give or receive information on tests and examinations. Persons who violate these principles of simple honesty risk embarrassment, course failure, or disciplinary action."
Departmental Attendance Policy
Three absences will result in a grade of “F” for the course - NO EXCEPTIONS. If an absence cannot be avoided, it must be discussed with your instructor ahead of time. Medical and other emergency leave of absences follow a different policy. Please contact your instructor if such a situation arises. In the event of an absence it is the student’s responsibility to find out what material was covered during the class and what work was assigned.
Tardiness
Two late arrivals equal one absence. You are expected to be in class on time; attendance is taken at the beginning of class.
Week by Week Break Down
see wiki
This syllabus subject to change
