Mark Harvey
MPAC 149
726-8776
mharvey@d.umn.edu

Jon Brophy
MPAC 110
726-6812
jbrophy@d.umn.edu

Student Learning Outcomes:
* To examine the sound design process for theatre productions including script analysis, conceptual approaches to sound, sound plots, cue synopses, music underscoring, atmospheric sound, spot effects and speaker placement.

* To experiment with the following types of sound design delivery systems: live sound effects, microphone techniques, digital audio recording software, and digital audio playback software.

References:
Bracewell, John. Sound Design in the Theatre. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1992.

Burris-Meyer, Harold. Sound in the Theatre. New York: Theatre Arts Books, 1979.

Collison, David. Stage Sound. New York: Drama Book Specialists, 2008.

Davis, Gary and Ralph Jones. Sound Reinforcement Handbook. Milwaukee: Leonard Publishing, 1989.

Huntington, John. Control Systems for Live Entertainment. Boston: Focal Press, 1994.

Finelli, Patrick M. Sound for the Stage. New York: Drama Book Publishers, 1989.

Kaye, Deena and James LeBrecht. Sound and Music for the Theatre, Third Edition: The Art & Technique of Design New York: Back Stage Books, 2009.

Truax,Barry , editor. Handbook for Acoustic Ecology http://www.sfu.ca/sonic-studio/handbook/index.html

Vasey, John. Concert Sound and Lighting Systems. Boston: Focal Press, 1993.

Sound Design Web Sites

Materials - Required:
Audacity software download <http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/>

Headphones

Class expectations:
Attendance policy: Attendance will be taken at the beginning of the hour daily. More than five absences will result in the lowering of the final grade.

Grading Policy:
All projects are to be submitted clearly labeled with your name and the name of the project. Projects without labels will not be accepted.

Late projects will not be accepted and receive a grade of 0. Demonstrated progress, however, made evident during class work periods, may qualify the project for a late penalty waiver.

Note: Individuals who have a disability, either temporary or permanent, which might affect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the quarter. Adaptations of methods, materials or testing may be made as required to provide for equitable participation.