Butler Community College
Fine Arts and Communication Division
Keith West
Revised Fall 2015
Implemented Spring 2016
COURSE OUTLINE
Audio Production II
Course Description
MC 171. Audio Production II. 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MC 170 with C or better.
This course will enable the student to achieve an intermediate understanding of modern
audio production technology and applications. The student will apply production,
planning and scriptwriting skills to the creation of specific aural programming types in
both studio and field situations. The student will develop short and long-format projects
using all methods of audio production common in recording studio and
independent/non-station related distribution models.
Required Materials
Woodhall, W., Audio production and postproduction. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett
Learning.
2-16GB flash drives (flat & >2” long)
*For complete textbook information, refer to http://butlercc.bkstr.com
Butler-assessed Outcomes
The intention is for the student to be able to
1. Execute intermediate level entertainment and information programming, including
performance, component selection and supporting paperwork.
2. Execute intermediate level long-format programming, including performance and
scripts.
3. Identify common situations associated with, and responses to, recording studio and
independent producer operations.
Learning PACT Skills that will be developed and documented in this course
Through involvement in this course, the student will develop ability in the following
PACT skill areas:
Technology Skills
Discipline-specific technology – Through production of programming, the student will
learn to effectively use audio editing systems.
Major Summative Assessment Task(s)
These Butler-assessed Learning Outcome(s) and the Learning PACT skill(s) will be
demonstrated by
1. Creating a portfolio of pre-produced programming segments, along with supporting
paperwork, that demonstrates the student’s audio production ability.
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2. Writing a 3-page analysis of two common situations associated with recording studio
or independent producer operations, including appropriate responses and possible
consequences.
Skills or Competencies
These actions that are essential to achievement of course outcomes:
1. Demonstrate intermediate audio multitrack engineering skills.
2. Demonstrate intermediate project planning and scriptwriting skills.
3. Demonstrate dramatic vocal performance and directing skills.
4. Demonstrate effective situational analysis skills.
Learning Units
I. Organizational imaging
A. Formats
B. Sound
C. Visuals
D. Horizontal and vertical promotions
E. Campaign psychology
II. Microphone techniques
A. Vocal
B. Instrumental
C. SFX
D. Ambiance/environmental
III. Sound effects
A. Selection and design
B. Vocal
C. Mechanical/Foley
D. Electronic
E. Processing
IV. Documentaries
A. Purpose and goals
B. Planning and research
C. Interviewing
D. Directing and editing
E. Distribution
V. Podcasts
A. Planning and research
B. Program components
C. Directing and editing
D. Distribution
VI. Audio drama and radio theatre
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Types and approaches
Program components
Script writing
Voice character acting
Sound effects and music
Directing and editing
Promotion and distribution
Learning Activities
Learning activities will be assigned to assist the student to achieve the intended learning
outcomes through lecture, instructor-led demonstrations, group activities, individual
activities and other activities at the discretion of the instructor.
Grade Determination
The student will be graded on learning activities and assessment tasks. Grade
determinants may include the following: class participation, tests, pre-recorded
projects, student self-evaluations, portfolios and special projects. Other methods may
be used at the discretion of the instructor.
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