Requirements For Projects
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One song, any genre or style of music.
Each song must be at least 2 ½ minutes in length
14 tracks minimum per song
At least 4 tracks must be acoustic sources (captured with a microphone)
All recording/ production must be done using the Houston Community College
facilities and equipment in PAC Rm #418
Projects completed using outside recording equipment/ studios will not receive
credit.
Each song must utilize at least two dynamics processors and one time-domain
processor
All effects processing settings must be recorded and submitted with final mix, as
well as a correctly filled out track sheet
Remember to always back up your work. Failure to turn in work due to lack of
an effective back-up plan will result in a failing grade for this project
Rough Tracks Evaluation
To be presented on this day: March 22nd
 Basic tracks
 Detailed track sheet
 Studio session logs
Final Project Evaluation
Bring all of the following materials on April 26th:
 Basic tracks
 Detailed track sheet
 Studio session logs
 All computer files
 Final MASTER on CD-R
Written Proposal
All proposals must include the following information:
 Name of engineer
 Name of musical group or artist
 Music Genre or style
 Title and approximate length of song
 Instrumentation to be used
 Breakdown of basic tracking, overdubbing, and mixdown sessions (how many
sessions will be required and for what duration)
 Hypothetical budget that includes studio time, materials, rentals, etc. Pricing
should be broken down by category followed by a final total of all expenses
expected for the project.