Degrees

CTN 210 Audio Production Course Objectives

1. To understand and use audio production terminology.
2. To understand concepts of hearing, sound, transmission, recording and processing.
3. To practice with recording, mixing and editing of audiotapes and visual media.
4. To understand legal standards and requirements for distribution.
5. To work in groups in some phases of the creative, recording, editing and distribution process.
6. To develop students' comprehensive understanding of audio equipment and its operation in order to use that equipment as tools for communication.
7. To help students articulate a greater understanding of the reciprocal nature of media and culture.
8. To further students' skills in critical thinking by providing an assortment of theories and arguments and the opportunity to apply them to specific and concrete examples and observations.
9. To encourage students to become involved in their academic and local communities.
10. To demonstrate effective research and information management skills.
11. To demonstrate perseverance and learn from mistakes as students self-direct life-long learning.
12. To utilize various forms of print and electronic references, evaluating each of these for logic, validity, and reliability.
13. To compose in an electronic environment and using the resources of word processing software to improve writing.
14. To compose work to be included in Student Credential Portfolios.