MUS-299: Recording Arts Capstone

School
Liberal Arts
Division
Fine & Performing Arts
Department
Music
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Music
Course Number
299
Course Title
Recording Arts Capstone
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Co-requisites
MUS-291
MUS-292
Catalog Course Description

As the capstone for the Recording Arts Certificate program, course provides special study in audio recording and is intended for students completing the Certificate program. Students choose the topic for study and design an instructional plan under the guidance and approval of instructor. Must complete a major project that demonstrates skills and knowledge learned in the program, and project is presented at the end of the semester.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Goal Statement

Provides for in-depth exploration of the topics and skills related to digital audio recording based upon personal interests. Allows for project development under the guidance and approval of the instructor. Topics must relate to the application of digital recording knowledge and skills gained through participation in the Recording Arts Certificate program.

Core Course Topics
  1. Project Development and Organization

    Demonstrate the ability to create, propose, and develop an audio project in line with interests, and establish a basic timeline by which to complete each portion of the project.

  2. Project Evaluation

    Evaluate the ongoing status of proposed project and modify as needed to ensure completion of project by the end of the school semester.

  3. Demonstration and Presentation

    Prepare and present an in-class demonstration of the final project.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

  • Written Projects
  • Individual recording project with oral presentation
  • Peer review
  • Texts

    Text to be determined by instructor

    Outcomes

    Satisfies Wellness Requirement
    No
    Effective Term
    Fall 2022