THEA 114 - Sound Production Techniques

Units: 1
Introduction to sound production and design for performance. Analyzing scripts; gathering pre-recorded sounds from digital, analog, and live sources; recording and editing sound files digitally; formatting for playback in performance; fundamentals of sound reinforcement. Assist setups and observe productions.

Equivalent Quarter Course: THEA 2424 and THEA 2428.
Repeatability: May be repeated for a maximum of 2 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Course Typically Offered: Spring ONLY

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

analyze a script for sound needs to develop a sound design consistent with the text and production concept.
record and edit live and pre-recorded sound files in both digital and analog audio formats.
format sound files for performance playback, and run successfully in a performance situation.
prepare a basic public address setup for a stage production.