Sound Design—BA Courses

Physics concepts and methods associated with musical instruments, musical recording, and musical acoustics are discussed at an introductory level. Topics include periodic motion, normal modes and resonance, superposition and Fourier series, waves, sound and acoustics, magnetism and electromagnetic induction, and topics from non-linear physics. Course is also offered online on demand in spring and summer semesters.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C)

A companion hands-on lab course covering topics from PH1090.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): PH 1090(C)

A hands-on introduction to mixing music with emphasis on the support of musical principles and style. Students develop a technical understanding and practice the manipulation of volume, frequency, dynamics, pitch, and time to support the focus, rhythm, melody, and mood of a wide variety of musical styles.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall

An introduction to hands-on creative and technical work in sound. Work covers script analysis, story telling approaches, dialog direction and editing, sound effect and ambiance design, music integration and DAW based mixing.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring

Introduction to the technological fundamentals, both practical and theoretical, of sound equipment and systems for the performing arts. Focus on the basics of sound physics, sound measurement and perception, and sound system components and interconnections.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring

Fundamentals of sound systems design & engineering for a variety of entertainment industry scenarios, including: speaker coverage, system tuning, DSP programming, technical documentation, design phases, revision control, interaction with clients, interaction with design teams in other disciplines, and budget estimation.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS), Sound Design, Audio Production & Technology; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
• Pre-Requisite(s): SND 1101 and SND 1150

Learning in the art of the recording engineer. Students develop an understanding of pop and classical recording approaches, skills to decide which approach is appropriate for a given task, and the technical knowledge necessary to implement the chosen approach.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Sound Design, Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS), Theatre & Electr. Media Perf., Audio Production & Technology
• Co-Requisite(s): SND 2151
• Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 1601 or SND 1102) and (FA 1602 or SND 1101) and (FA 1702 or SND 1150)

Hands-on learning in the art of the recording engineer. Students develop an understanding of pop and classical recording approaches, skills to decide which approach is appropriate for a given task, and the technical knowledge necessary to implement the chosen approach.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS), Sound Design, Audio Production & Technology
• Co-Requisite(s): SND 2150
• Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 1601 or SND 1102) and (FA 1602 or SND 1101) and (FA 1702 or SND 1150)

Introduction to designing sound through design projects. Focuses on fundamental technical understanding, practical design presentation techniques, specific drafting conventions, exploration of sound equipment, designer/ director/artist relationships, script analysis and design concepts, and design history.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 1601 or SND 1102) and (FA 1602 or SND 1101) and (FA 1702 or THEA 1120 or SND 1150)

In depth study of Microphone and Loudspeaker design as it applies to usage in recording and live sound reinforcement with an emphasis on interaction with the acoustical environment.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Co-Requisite(s): SND 4121
• Pre-Requisite(s): SND 1150 and SND 2120 and PH 1090

Laboratory to practice the application of loudspeaker and microphone principles. Designed to be taken concurrently with FA4740 Transducer Theory.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Co-Requisite(s): SND 4120

Students design, install, program, run, and record a major live production. Sound will be an essential part of the story telling experience requiring a close relationship with the actors and extensive integration with other design elements.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Sound Design, Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS), Theatre & Electr. Media Perf., Audio Production & Technology; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
• Pre-Requisite(s): SND 1101 and SND 1102 and SND 1150 and SND 2120 and SND 2610 and SND 3330

Techniques for building a professional design and technical portfolio for the theatre and entertainment industry. The final result of the course will be a portfolio of all work to date.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore

This course provides the means for gaining a foundational knowledge of Western musical theory principles. The course includes study in improvisation, aural skills, composition using industry standard notation software and functional harmony within the framework of Western tonal music.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall

This course includes study in improvisation, part writing, counterpoint, aural skills, composition using industry standard notation software and functional harmony within the framework of Western tonal music.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): FA 2501 or MUS 1100

Students learn to improvise in a variety of keys and styles. Emphasis will be placed on learning the idiomatic use of the major scale, associated modes, and the blues. Students will learn a series of blues tunes by ear, in different keys, and will gain tools for navigating different types of blues (traditional, jazz blues, bird blues, etc.). Students will arpeggiate chords of the blues learning to utilize chord tone enclosures. Students will explore the styles of swing, bebop, blues, Latin and rock/funk. Emphasis on the II-V-I progression in major and minor keys.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years
• Pre-Requisite(s): MUS 2103

Contemporary Music will explore music from the late nineteenth century through today. The focus of the class will be modern composers' search for new sounds using electronic instruments, popular music, non-western music, and new performance techniques.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: On Demand
• Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 2500 or MUS 2101) and (FA 3560 or MUS 2000) and UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)

A capstone seminar course that examines philosophies of music interpretation, analyzing music scores, comparing and contrasting recorded music, and defining musicianship. Students will learn basic conducting techniques and be given the opportunity to conduct live ensemble rehearsals.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
• Pre-Requisite(s): FA 2500 or FA 2501 or MUS 1100 or MUS 2101

This course includes study in improvisation, counterpoint, aural skills, and harmony within the framework of Western tonal music and musical style, form and composition in music from diverse musical traditions.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): FA 2500 or MUS 2101

This course covers jazz harmony, chord/scale theory, ear training, spelling chords, writing original chord progressions, analyzing jazz solo transcriptions, and analyzing jazz standards.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
• Pre-Requisite(s): MUS 1100 or FA 2501

Introduction to the history of, and practices of making, electronic music. This course presents a survey of the most significant artists in the history of electronic music. Provides hands-on training and projects in electronic music production.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: On Demand
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
• Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 1601 and FA 1602) or (SND 1101 and SND 1102)

A capstone seminar course that examines philosophies of music interpretation, analyzing music scores, comparing and contrasting recorded music, and defining musicianship. Students will learn basic conducting techniques and be given the opportunity to conduct live ensemble rehearsals.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
• Pre-Requisite(s): FA 2500 or FA 2501 or MUS 1100 or MUS 2101

Developments in western classical music from the 1770s to 1970s in Europe, Russia, and America. Concentrates on music, style, aesthetics, culture, and biographies of major composers from the Classical, Romantic, and Twentieth-Century periods.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer

This course surveys the development of film music. Students will learn how music functions to support the aesthetic/narrative elements of the story. Students will learn skills to identify how music manipulates the listener and how composers shape that manipulation.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: On Demand

Discussion and analysis of the most influential rock artists, songs, and albums from the 1920s to the 1990s. Genres include blues, rhythm & blues, big band, country & western, Chicago electric blues, rock & roll, folk, rock, hard rock, heavy metal, hair bands, punk, disco, new wave, synthpop, hip hop, grunge, and mainstream pop.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer

Covers the musical, historical, and sociological elements of America's only original musical art form, jazz. Focuses on the major stylistic eras from 1900 to the present in addition to the major artists and their contributions. Emphasizes developing interactive, aural, and critical skills.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, in odd years

This course introduces the student to the diversity of traditional music from around the globe. Students will explore the universal importance of music, its place within a global community, and effects of technology on the cross pollination of musical styles.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring

Examination of selected works from the canon of Western music. Topics change according to faculty preferences.

• Credits: 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: On Demand
• Pre-Requisite(s): FA 2500 or FA 2501 or MUS 1100(C) or MUS 2101(C)

Contemporary Music will explore music from the late nineteenth century through today. The focus of the class will be modern composers' search for new sounds using electronic instruments, popular music, non-western music, and new performance techniques.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: On Demand
• Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 2500 or MUS 2101) and (FA 3560 or MUS 2000) and UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)

Introduction to the history of, and practices of making, electronic music. This course presents a survey of the most significant artists in the history of electronic music. Provides hands-on training and projects in electronic music production.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: On Demand
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
• Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 1601 and FA 1602) or (SND 1101 and SND 1102)

Overview of the basic techniques, theories, and terminology of technical theatre. Focus on practical application of stagecraft and rigging for a theatrical production, safety in technical theatre, physical theatre structures, production processes, and theatre organization.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

Overview of the basics of theatrical lighting, stage electrics, and techniques for theatrical production. Focus on practical application of static and automated lighting for a theatrical production, including instrumentation and control.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring

Introduction to basics of costume shop technology, costume construction/sewing. Focus on costume shop procedures, practical use of tools, machines, and techniques through individual projects and costuming for mainstage productions. Overview of hand sewing and pattern fitting/alteration.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

Introduction to drafting conventions and standards by the entertainment industry. Focus on technical and design techniques using CAD for communication through: ground plans, elevations, sections, detail drawings, orthographic projections, system diagrams, and 3D representations.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring

Focuses on critical engagement with cinematic form and its relationship to cultural, historical, and/or theoretical contexts.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall

An introduction to creative writing with readings in contemporary and emerging literatures. Genres covered may include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and screenplay. This course stresses individual production through process-oriented writing exercises, small group workshops, individual conferences, and creative theory.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

This course focuses on mainstream and/or independent films in their historical and sociocultural contexts from selected regions such as Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.

• Credits: 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring, in odd years
• Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)

Focus on film style and genre with an emphasis on study of directors, movements, and aesthetics and their technological, theoretical, and socio-cultural contexts. Includes small lab projects.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)

Advanced work in creative nonfiction writing; workshop format. Readings will include short memoirs, personal essays, lyric essays, and other sub-genres of contemporary creative nonfiction. Emphasis on individual production through process-oriented writing exercises, small group workshops, individual conferences, and revision/development.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: On Demand
• Pre-Requisite(s): HU 2510 and UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)

Advanced work in poetry writing; workshop format. Students will study contemporary and emerging works in order to enrich and stimulate their own poetic practice. Emphasis on individual production through process-oriented writing exercises, small group workshops, individual conferences, and revision/development.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: On Demand
• Pre-Requisite(s): HU 2510 and UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)

Advanced work in fiction writing; workshop format. Readings will include 'canonical', contemporary, and emerging examples of short-form fiction. Emphasis on individual production through process-oriented writing exercises, small group workshops, individual conferences, and revision/development.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: On Demand
• Pre-Requisite(s): HU 2510 and UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)

Considers technical, theoretical, aesthetic and ethical dimensions of documentary media through analysis and production.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)

Production-intensive focus on how media producers use audio, video, and digital platforms to tell a story, realize a creative vision, and engage an audience.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
• Semesters Offered: On Demand
• Pre-Requisite(s): HU 2324

Students work to develop stronger, more vibrant and articulate speech, including vocal projection for the stage. Students will also develop physical flexibility and strength, beginning with discovery of the body's physical center. The student will also learn to create distinct physical characterizations.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years

Teaches basic techniques of acting to include script and character analysis, internal and external approaches to performance, and basic use of voice and body.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall

Focus on construction and the variable applications of stagecraft, rigging, and production processes with attention to safety and typical structures for the entertainment industry.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-2)
• Semesters Offered: Spring, in odd years
• Pre-Requisite(s): FA 1701 or THEA 1110

Introduction to recording, editing and mixing audio and video for different genres of voice acting and an exploration of hiring entities in the voice acting industry. Students will learn the basics of reading copy for various genres, and finding materials for producing auditions.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: On Demand, in even years

Study of the Cultural History of Theatre from is likely beginnings through the contemporary period, including traditions of both eastern and western theatre.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: On Demand
• Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)

Fundamentals of designing theatrical lighting through various explorations and projects. Focus on professional design development and presentation techniques: theatrical drafting conventions, light sketches, plots. Also, designer/director relationships, script analysis, research, design concepts/history. Students are introduced to a mainstage theatre design.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, in odd years
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
• Pre-Requisite(s): THEA 1120

An introduction to scenic design for theatre and collaborative design in entertainment. This project-based class develops technical and conceptual skills: collaborative relationships, design development, story boards, rendering paint elevations, model making, hand drafting.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
• Pre-Requisite(s): THEA 1110

Students explore acting through analytical and theoretical study of script and characters. Understanding of characters in the context of a play or or film will prepare students to apply advanced acting techniques such as Meisner and Stanislavski.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
• Pre-Requisite(s): THEA 1400 and UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)

Procedures and skills for effective stage management of theatrical productions, including coordination of performers and technicians during rehearsal and performance periods. Instruction in stage manager's notation used for blocking, scene shifts, and cues for lighting, sound, special effects, and performers.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring, in odd years
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

Practical application and theory of stage mechanics and rigging. Emphasis will be placed on theatrical equipment such as fly systems, turntables, and scenery lifts. Course will also explore automation through pneumatics, hydraulics, and motor control.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years
• Pre-Requisite(s): FA 1701 or THEA 1110

A comprehensive, in-depth study of mounting a theatre production with an emphasis on directing. Through script analysis, students study the necessary production elements, how they interrelate, and directing techniques to create a unified production from the director's vision.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: On Demand
• Restrictions: Permission of instructor required

Provides specialized experience in performance styles of the musical theatre through scene-study and process from sheet music to the stage.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring, in odd years
• Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)

Focus on techniques to coordinate production and artistic operations for the theatre and entertainment industries and venues. Emphasis on effective event management processes including: safety, budgeting, scheduling, personnel, rehearsals, performance, communication, facilities.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

An examination of dramatic literature with an emphasis on theatre production. Students will examine a selection of plays each semester. Students can repeat the course up to four times; each semester examines different plays.

• Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 4
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Technical Theatre, Sound Design, Audio Production & Technology, Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS), Theater Arts, Theatre & Electr. Media Perf.; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

Professional private music instruction on brass, woodwind, string, piano, organ, guitar, harp, and voice. Guitars available for rental. School harp and pianos may be used. No string instruments available.

• Credits: 1.0; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Professional private instruction on music mixing.

• Credits: 0.5; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Sound Design, Audio Production & Technology
• Pre-Requisite(s): FA 1602 or SND 1101

Provides students the opportunity to attend professional events which contribute to the development of their careers. Students will experience seminars, workshops, performance opportunities, competitions, and may perform services and interact with professionals at such events as AES and USITT.

• Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Sound Design, Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS), Theatre & Electr. Media Perf., Audio Production & Technology

Provides students the opportunity to present at professional events which contribute to the development of their careers. Students will prepare and present design, technical, or performance projects, papers, and/or posters to be viewed and critiqued by professionals at such events as KCACTF, AES, USITT, and URTA.

• Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 4
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): (SND 2120 or SND 3330 or SND 3610) and THEA 3650(C)

Provides students the opportunity to attend professional events which contribute to the development of their careers. Students will experience seminars, workshops, performance opportunities, competitions, and may perform services and interact with professionals at such events as KCACTF and USITT.

• Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Sound Design, Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS), Theatre & Electr. Media Perf., Audio Production & Technology

Provides students the opportunity to present at professional events which contribute to the development of their careers. Students will prepare and present design, technical, or performance projects, papers, and/or posters to be viewed and critiqued by professionals at such events as KCACTF, AES, USITT, and URTA.

• Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 4
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): FA 3700 or FA 3730 or FA 3750 or FA 3760 or FA 3650 or FA 2640 or FA 2730 or FA 2705 or THEA 3340(C) or SND 3330(C) or THEA 3320(C) or THEA 3330(C) or THEA 3660(C) or THEA 2330(C) or THEA 2130(C) or THEA 2111(C)

Students get hands-on experience in live and recorded sound as well as in system maintenance and design. This work is done in a simulated internship experience. Students are expected to take this course multiple times and work towards leadership positions.

• Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

Students get hands-on experience in live and recorded sound as well as in system maintenance and design. This work is done in a simulated internship experience. Students are expected to take this course multiple times and work towards leadership positions.

• Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): SND 1610

Open to students who take significant responsibility for sound on a major production, such as sound designer, recording engineer, live sound engineer.

• Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): SND 2610 or FA 2662

A creative lab for students interested in the aural arts. Students will be challenged to create sound designs and compositions in response to various aesthetic, dramatic, and philosophical goals for radio, multimedia, and live performance.

• Credits: 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 12
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
• Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 1601 or SND 1102) and (FA 1602 or SND 1101) and (FA 1702 or SND 1150)

Students propose and lead creative or technical projects that demonstrate mastery of several integrated audio concepts. Project types are flexible depending on students' intended career goals and prior course experience.

• Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): FA 3662 or SND 3610

Performance in a stage production or electronic media project. The project must be approved by the instructor either through audition or written contract of planned project.

• Credits: 1.0; May be repeated
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Restrictions: Permission of instructor required

Open to students selected for the crew of an entertainment production sponsored by the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Positions on stage crews are open to all MTU students. Work assignments will be made by the technical director of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.

• Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

Practical experience in theatre productions researching and analyzing scripts and relevant topics to enrich the theatrical experience for both producer and audience.

• Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 3
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
• Semesters Offered: On Demand
• Restrictions: Permission of instructor required

Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world design projects or problems. Third-year students will practice designing approaches to solve problems and develop procedures to achieve specified project objectives.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior

Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world design projects or problems. Third-year students practice designing approaches to solve problems and develop procedures to achieve specified project objectives.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior

Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world projects or problems of significance to industry, government and communities. Fourth-year students gain experience in defining project objectives and planning strategies to achieve these objectives, and leading teams to accomplish project goals. This course is for students who are not participating in Enterprise to fulfill their capstone requirements.

• Credits: 2.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-6)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Engineering; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior

Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world projects or problems of significance to industry, government and communities. Fourth-year students gain experience in defining project objectives and planning strategies to achieve these objectives, and leading teams to accomplish project goals. This course is for students who are not participating in Enterprise to fulfill their capstone requirements.

• Credits: 2.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-6)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Engineering; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior

Students get hands-on experience in live and recorded sound as well as in system maintenance and design. This work is done in a simulated internship experience. Students are expected to take this course multiple times and work towards leadership positions.

• Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

Students get hands-on experience in live and recorded sound as well as in system maintenance and design. This work is done in a simulated internship experience. Students are expected to take this course multiple times and work towards leadership positions.

• Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): SND 1610

Open to students who take significant responsibility for sound on a major production, such as sound designer, recording engineer, live sound engineer.

• Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): SND 2610 or FA 2662

A creative lab for students interested in the aural arts. Students will be challenged to create sound designs and compositions in response to various aesthetic, dramatic, and philosophical goals for radio, multimedia, and live performance.

• Credits: 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 12
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
• Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 1601 or SND 1102) and (FA 1602 or SND 1101) and (FA 1702 or SND 1150)

Open to students selected for the crew of an entertainment production sponsored by the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Positions on stage crews are open to all MTU students. Work assignments will be made by the technical director of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.

• Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

Presents fundamental concepts in discrete structures that are used in computer science. Topics include sets, trees, graphs, functions, relations, recurrences, proof techniques, logic, combinatorics, and probability.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): (CS 1121 or CS 1131) and (MA 1135 or MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121 or MA 2160)

Presents fundamental concepts in data structures. Topics include abstract data types (priority queues, dictionaries and graphs) and their implementations, algorithm analysis, sorting, text processing, and object oriented design. A significant programming project is assigned.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): CS 1122 or CS 1131