2013 – 2014 - Barton College

131 Arts and Sciences: Communication and Performing ArtsCOM 216. Introduction to Audio in Media. 3.An overview of all aspects of audio for electronic media in the entertainment and communicationsindustries. The course features an introduction to acoustics and basic audio electronics; microphoneuse and techniques; techniques for producing sound for film, video, computers and the Internet;and an overview of analog and digital recording techniques. Fall.COM 225. Introduction to Media Writing. 3.This course is an introduction to the basics of professional writing, including news reporting usingthe AP style, public relations, and broadcast journalism. Emphasis will be placed on writing forvarious media formats, information gathering, editing, and media ethics.COM 301. Mass Media and Society. 3.A study of contemporary issues in the mass media. Included are economic, political, sociological,legal, and ethical issues. Fall.Prerequisite: COM 101.COM 310. Recording Technology. 3.A study of recording console theory and operation, advanced microphone techniques, signalprocessing devices, digital recording technology, and computer software used in the recordingprocess. Spring.Prerequisite: COM 216.COM 311. Digital Audio Production Techniques I. 3.A study of the techniques of computer-based audio production and recording. The course willprovide an introduction to hard disk recording and non-linear audio editing using a computerbasedDigital Audio Workstation. Students will edit, mix, and record music using the Digital AudioWorkstation and software “plug-in” effects. The course will also offer a practical study of thetechniques of audio post-production for film and video, such as sound effects editing, sound design,and dialogue editing. Fall.Prerequisite: COM 310.COM 312. Digital Audio Production Techniques II. 3.An advanced practical study of computer based audio production, sampling, and electronicsynthesis. Students will become proficient in MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) andoperation of MIDI sequencing software. Spring.Prerequisite: COM 311.COM 315. Digital Cinema Production. 3.Advanced applications in video and audio production with an emphasis on documentary andnarrative artistic form. Students explore cinematic techniques and principles while producing shortcinematic works.Prerequisite: COM 215 or THE 110.