You will be expected to keep up with the weekly readings, and there will be approximately four quizzes based on the textbook. You should also make every effort to spend a minimum of 3 hours weekly in the lab, learning to use the tools available, working on studio assignments, and exploring further the capabilities of the audio workstation with the aim of completing a final creative project.

The final project will be presented in a public concert early in Winter Term. You are welcome to create the audio for an animation or multimedia project for a GCOM class. I will provide you with further details on the criteria for this project.

You will also be expected to devote time to careful listening, both to the assigned recordings and also to selected music or audio of your own choosing.The Golden Ears discs are designed to train your ears for audio production. You will be working with this set through next term (MUS 481) as well. We will most likely get through the first two CDs this term. There will be four ear-quizzes based on this material. You should plan to spend time every week working on this.

You will also be assigned additional listening, to recordings placed on Reserve in the Listening Lab as well as to recordings you choose yourself. The aim is to develop your ability to analyze the components of the audio material, and to begin to be able to determine how the sounds are produced. Specific criteria for completing your Listening Log will be provided. These Logs will be handed in at Mid-term and at the end of term.

Regular attendance is vital to success in the course. You are encouraged to ask questions, and to participate in group projects during selected classes where we will explore the audio software tools at our disposal.

Late assignments will be penalized 10% per day (not per class). It is in your interest to keep up with the work in order to get the most out of the class.