Live Sound Production (5 cr)
Code: IM00DT32-3001
General information
- Enrolment period
- 08.12.2019 - 13.01.2020
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 07.01.2020 - 22.05.2020
- Implementation has ended.
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Media and Arts
- Campus
- TAMK Mediapolis
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 10 - 25
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Media and Arts
- Teachers
- Media-and-Arts Virtuaalihenkilö
- Harri Karvinen
- Janne Tauriainen
- Person in charge
- Harri Karvinen
- Course
- IM00DT32
Objectives (course unit)
Student is able to use advanced techniques in live sound and live recording. Student is able to collaborate in an international student team.
Content (course unit)
- Modern PA-equipment
- Microphone technique in concerts
- Stage mixing
- Hall mixing
- Concert recording in stereo and surround sound formats
- Planning and implementation of concert sound reproduction and concert recording
- Making and repair of the most common connectors and wires
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basics of the subject.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:
https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:
https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:
https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi
Assessment methods and criteria
The students will familiarize themselves with the basic equipment related to live sound reinforcement - microphones, mixing consoles, PA-systems and monitoring equipment. During the course the students gain knowledge of basic connections and operations of live sound systems.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Contact classes, assignments and hands-on exercises. Voluntary participations in actual live sound events.
Learning materials
Handouts and littérature as agreed.
Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Attendance less than 40% and no active participation.
Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student attends 40-60 % of the classes and is able to understand the subjects covered.
Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student attends 60-80% of contact classes and is able to comment on the subjects covered.
Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The percentage of attendance exceeds 80% and during the classes the student participates actively in conversations and given tasks.