Transcript Sound in the Theatre Overview

TH 19 – Basic Theatre
Practice – Sound
Introduction
Course Intention
Requirements
Evaluation
Attendance
Web site and additional materials
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Text Book – Theatre Sound by John Leonard
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http://www.amazon.com/Theatre-Sound-ArtsRoutledgePaperback/dp/087830116X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=
UTF8&s=books&qid=1200423310&sr=8-1
http://harada-sound.com/sound/handbook/
Home page
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http://www2.sunysuffolk.edu/greens/home
Course Intention
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Introduction to using sound in theatrical
applications.
This class will not make you an instant sound
designer or audio technician.
You will have a basic understanding how
sound and audio systems are used in theatre
and understand the workings of sound
reinforcement and playback
Course Intention
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After completing this course you will
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Understand the operation of commonly used
pieces of equipment
Understand how equipment interconnects
Understand how to produce cues and run a show
You will also obtain a foundation in
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Design concepts and the design process
Electronics and electricity
Acoustic theory
Course Requirements
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Attendance and Active Participation
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Reading in assigned materials (textbook and
handouts)
Three class assignments
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Numerous in-class projects
Cable testing / soldering
Effect creating and editing
Equipment setup and operation
Quizzes
Exam
Sound studio design final project
Attendance and Participation
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Attendance is required
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Excessive absence and lateness will effect your
grade
There is no “making up” class
If you miss class YOU are responsible to find out
what you missed
If you miss a test or project due date, there will be
no make-ups
Reading
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Reading implies studying as well
I expect you to absorb the material presented
in reading assignments
They are not there simply to use up paper
Class Assignments
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Cable testing / soldering
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Effect editing
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Learning soldering techniques
Using a multi-tester
Understanding wiring techniques
Using Cool Edit Pro to create specific sound
effects
Equipment setup and operation
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Setting up a complete sound system, and running
a small show
Final Exam and Quizzes
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There will be one written exam given near the
end of the semester. This exam will cover
material from the entire class
There will be quizzes given after the
completion of each topic. The quiz will cover
material only from the previously discussed
topic.
Final Project
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Sound studio design
This will be very time consuming and lengthy
Start working on it ASAP