Sound Design—BA Courses

This course examines the behavior of linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions.

• Credits: 4.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): ALEKS Math Placement >= 61 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540

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
• 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
• Pre-Requisite(s): PH 1090(C)

Introduction to basic networking concepts and implementation. Topics include OSI model, subnetting, network addressing, data encapsulation, network topologies, ethernet and basic configuration of network hardware including cabling, bridges and other communications.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Sophomore, Junior, Senior

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, storytelling 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, Spring
• 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): SND 1102 and SND 1101

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 and UN 1015

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

An active and discussion driven introduction to the arts as a profession. This course will set you up to get the most out of your Michigan Tech education, exploring fundamental foundations of artistic practice and how they apply to a myriad of connected industries.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
• Semesters Offered: Fall

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, Spring
• 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. Prior experience reading notated music recommended.

• 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

This course is for students seeking to learn about popular music. The course will examine three aspects of music: the societal and cultural context that produces musical style, the technical construction of music itself, and the resultant ideas that music expresses. To gain a deep understanding of these, the student will listen to and analyze historical musical examples and engage in hands-on work, using software applications to compose and produce songs.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer

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

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: Spring, Summer, in even years
• 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

Explores elements of jazz arranging and composition while developing creative ideas in the individual musician. Emphasis on learning to arrange for jazz combo and traditional big band. Includes developing the shape concept of triad use, 4-part and 5-part chord voicing, construction of an arrangement, and competence with FINALE notational software.

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

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

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: Spring, in odd years

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

Critical analysis of the best songs and albums of The Beatles and The Beach Boys from the period 1965-1968, including discussion of their social and historical impact.

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

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: Spring, Summer, in even years
• 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 technical techniques, theories, and terminology for the entertainment industry, including theatre. Focuses 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

Overview of the basics of entertainment 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. Overview of hand sewing and pattern fitting/alteration.

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

Through hands-on exploration of multiple physical methodologies students gain a deeper understanding of, and ability to harness the actor's physical instrument. Character physicality, pantomime, and vocal projection are some topics of the class.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years
• Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015

Through partner exercises and scene work, students practice and develop fundamental acting technique - becoming fully available, listening with the eyes and ears, responding organically with the actor's full range of emotions, and comprehension and application of given circumstances.

• 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 even years
• Pre-Requisite(s): THEA 1110

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
• Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015

Continuation of ENG1101. Introduction to the engineering design process with an emphasis on graphics and documentation. Focuses on engineering problem solving in the context of the design process.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-5)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1031 or MA 1032 or MA 1120 or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C)) and (ENG 1101 or ENG 1101T or (ENG 1001 and ENG 1100))

Explores the history, aesthetic, theory, and practice of digital imaging. Students learn to find, make, and analyze images.

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

A computer-intensive introduction to the principles for creating clear, effective graphic communication. Students critique the work of other designers in terms of the work's audience and intended effect, and they construct and critique their own design projects as well.

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

Introduction to art and design. Explores design principles and creative problem solving using multiple materials. Students also examine design's ability to shape and interpret information. Hands-on studio work, lectures, and discussions. Emphasizes creativity, inventiveness, and experimentation.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-4)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior

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, Summer

This course introduces students to reading strategies, critical vocabularies, and critical writing practices. Individual sections will center on a unifying question or problem, emphasizing attentive reading, critical thinking, and qualitative interpretation of literary texts.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015

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
• Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015

Introduction to the ways that communication creates and maintains culture. Considers a variety of perspectives on the significance of communication. Explores the importance of communication for understanding culture

• 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: Fall, in odd years, Spring, in odd years
• Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015

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

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

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

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

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

Through hands-on exploration of multiple physical methodologies students gain a deeper understanding of, and ability to harness the actor's physical instrument. Character physicality, pantomime, and vocal projection are some topics of the class.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years
• Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015

Through partner exercises and scene work, students practice and develop fundamental acting technique - becoming fully available, listening with the eyes and ears, responding organically with the actor's full range of emotions, and comprehension and application of given circumstances.

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

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: (0-0-1)
• 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

Students learn the basics of performing and recording copy for various genres of voice acting, and finding materials for producing auditions.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: On Demand
• Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015

Study of the Cultural History of Theatre from its 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

Fundamentals of designing lighting for theatre, architecture and entertainment 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.

• 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 and UN 1015

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

Through partnered and/or solo exercises, scene study students build on the fundamental skills gained in Acting I. Character relationship, subtext, and techniques for preparing a role are examples of topics.

• 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

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

In-depth study of process of directing stage productions. Students learn/practice the director's process of analyzing scripts, developing vision/concept for production, casting, staging and coaching. Students will also learn methodologies for leading a design team in creating a cohesive production.

• 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: Fall, in odd years
• Pre-Requisite(s): THEA 1400

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

Introduction to art and design. Explores design principles and creative problem solving using multiple materials. Students also examine design's ability to shape and interpret information. Hands-on studio work, lectures, and discussions. Emphasizes creativity, inventiveness, and experimentation.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-4)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior

Immersive field trips to nature spaces and gardents provide opportunities for basic photography and sun printed Cyanotypes. Make natural ink from flora gathered from wild sources. Work with foundational principles of art and design while developing your artistic sensibility.

• Credits: 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-4)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior

Explore "nature spaces" and the "unbuilt world" through art using materials including cell phone photography and matter you find outdoors to create installations. Hikes provide inspiration and practice with creative fundamentals. Cultivate "flow" attentiveness, and learn visual analysis.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-4)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore

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: 1.0; 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

Students attend the Audio Engineering Society international conference usually held in New York City. In addition to the professional workshops and networking available at the conference, students will have opportunities to tour local venues, experience professional productions, and learn how to navigate a city.

• Credits: 1.0; May be repeated
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall

Students will attend the Audio Engineering Society Student Summit. In addition to the professional workshops and networking available at the summit, students will have opportunities to experience grad school and/or professional companies as scheduled events on the trip.

• Credits: 1.0; May be repeated
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
• Semesters Offered: Spring

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)

Students will attend and present at the Audio Engineering Society international conference usually held in New York City. Presentation opportunities range from mixing competitions and critiques to portfolio reviews and meetings with targeted professionals relevant to students interests.

• Credits: 1.0; May be repeated
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• 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

Students record, mix, master, and otherwise produce studio music recording collections for digital and physical distribution.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Audio Production & Technology, Sound Design, Sound; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
• Pre-Requisite(s): SND 2150 and SND 2151

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 and (SND 2120 or SND 2150)

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): SND 1102 and SND 1101 and SND 3330

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): SND 3610 and SND 3330

Student's practical application of fundamental and/or advanced acting technique through performance in a stage production or work as assistant director on a stage production. Other projects may be considered with a written proposal and instructor consent.

• 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 researching playwrights, composers, period history, critical frameworks and other elements important to the development and execution of the vision and concept for a stage production, and/or analysis of structure, character, language, and narrative for new play development.

• 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 and (SND 2120 or SND 2150)

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): SND 1102 and SND 1101 and SND 3330

Student's practical application of fundamental and/or advanced acting technique through performance in a stage production or work as assistant director on a stage production. Other projects may be considered with a written proposal and instructor consent.

• 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 researching playwrights, composers, period history, critical frameworks and other elements important to the development and execution of the vision and concept for a stage production, and/or analysis of structure, character, language, and narrative for new play development.

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