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  • 1.00 Credits

    This breakout course is a continuation of SRT 130 and further explores specialized sound recording and music technology software. Students expand upon what they have learned in SRT 130, SRT 250 and MUS 141 by applying new techniques in recording, editing, sequencing and signal processing in current software applications. The course focuses on projects where the student is introduced to specialized software such as, Melodyne, Reason and Abelton Live. Students participate in task-oriented projects such as mixing, signal processing, organization of session files and creative thinking. This course is subject to a course fee.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This breakout course is a continuation of SRT 131 and further explores the principles and practice of live sound recording and reinforcement. The course focuses on system components, set-up, management, mixing and troubleshooting, as well as principles and concepts fundamental to live sound recording and reinforcement. Students participate in task-oriented workshops where they are introduced to the procedures, methods, and operation of live sound equipment. They obtain hands-on industry experience in recording and reinforcement at various local venues featuring live performances. This course is subject to a course fee.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to the theory and practice of sound recording technology and music production. Students are introduced to sound recording and engineering techniques including multi-track music recording, mixing, editing, and signal processing. Emphasis is placed on the procedures and processes of preparing for and carrying out a basic production from start to finish. Students act as the sound engineer and embody other production roles. Students work to expand their aesthetic understanding, analyze sound through engineering, mixing and participate in a series of critical listening workshops. This course is subject to a course fee.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores the theory and practice of sound recording technology and music production. Emphasis is placed on the technical application of multi-track music recording, mixing, editing, signal processing, and MIDI recording. Students oversee and participate in productions from the early stages of conception, through the process of distribution. Students expand their aesthetic analysis of sound through a series of critical listening assignments. This course is subject to a course fee.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The sound recording producer, as the person most immediately responsible for making a recording, often needs a strong grasp of various recording techniques as well as interpersonal skills which reflect an understanding of human psychology, as well as technical expertise. In the hip-hop & R&B genre, where the creation of a recording and the act of providing a distinctive sonic quality may be one and the same, therefore, artists are often listed as their own producers. SRT 259 will explore music production from both the artist's and producer's perspective, while distinguishing between the two perspectives. Students will create individual productions using various techniques introduced in class which will build upon what was learned in SRT 159. Emphasis will be placed on individual and group critique where students analyze and discuss the various student productions based on the theory and techniques of production. This course is subject to a course fee.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Sound Recording and Music Technology Capstone provides opportunity for students to develop, produce and edit a major sound recording based project in this studio/lab workshop. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced skills in pitching, planning, organizing and executing sound recording projects from inception to completion. In this workshop students work collaboratively, discuss, conceive, create and produce a work that displays the culmination of their knowledge, experience and production skills. Students work as producers, engineers and directors as the leader of their production. As part of this course, students organize and finish a complete portfolio of all their work that includes a resume, reel, personal statement and cover letter. This course is subject to a course fee.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an internship in a college-approved sound recording and music technology facility. It provides an opportunity for students to both experience and increase their understanding of employment within the Sound Recording and Music Technology industry. The course requires students to obtain an internship at a sound recording facility where they work under the direct supervision of a supervisor in the facility for a minimum of 5 hours per week (to a maximum of 15 hours per week or 255 total hours). In addition the student is required to maintain direct and consistent contact with an assigned Sound Recording and Music Technology Program faculty member. Students are rated by the employer on their job performance as part of the evaluation by the Sound Recording and Music Technology Program faculty member. This course is subject to a course fee.
  • 7.00 Credits

    This course is designed to introduce the student to the role of the Surgical Technologist in the health practice environment. Fundamental team skills are developed to assist the student to function during the care of patients having surgery. Communication utilizing medical terminology and basic computer functions is demonstrated and discussed in relation to its role in the operating room. The principles of aseptic techniques are introduced and demonstrated with the inclusion of the methods of sterilization, instrument identification, surgical set-up and instrumentation handling. Patient, equipment, and supply preparation are demonstrated and applied to the procedural stages, with basic concepts of robotics presented in relation to General, Colorectal, and Gynecologic/Obstetric Surgery. Accountability, responsibility and commitment to the surgical technologist profession are discussed. Concurrent clinical laboratory experiences introduce the student to the practice setting in the operating room as well as the sterile processing area. This course is subject to a course fee.
  • 8.00 Credits

    This course is designed to build on the knowledge gained in SUR 105. Fundamental team skills and knowledge of medical terminology are enhanced in SUR 106 and applied in the environment of the operating room and various specialties of surgery. Basic concepts of electricity and specialty equipment are introduced with the emphasis on safe patient care in the operating room. Patient, equipment, and supply preparation are demonstrated in the following types of surgeries: ear, nose, throat, mouth, jaw, and eye. The specialty of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery is presented. Students are exposed to neurosurgery of the spinal column and the brain. The actual procedural stages for each basic surgery within the aforementioned specialties are presented and reinforced in the clinical setting. The concurrent clinical laboratory experience during the actual surgical interventions affords students the opportunity to directly apply didactic information. This course is subject to a course fee.
  • 10.00 Credits

    This course is designed to build on the knowledge gained in SUR 105 and SUR 106. Fundamental team skills in the environment of the operating room are applied to various specialties of surgery. Patient, equipment, and supply preparation are demonstrated in the following types of surgeries: genitourinary, cardio-thoracic, vascular, and orthopedic. The patient preparation, instrument and equipment set-up and assembly are demonstrated. The actual procedural stages for each basic surgery within the specialties are presented and reinforced in the clinical setting. The concurrent clinical laboratory and site experience afford the student the opportunity to directly apply didactic information. The patient profile is also discussed with consideration given to age specific needs during the surgical intervention. Response to death and dying in the operating room is introduced with exploration of various coping strategies. Co morbidities are described. Employment skills and interview techniques are addressed with development of a professional resume. This course is subject to a course fee.
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