Live Sound Production (5 cr)

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

Location and time

Spring 2021. Akun Tehdas.

Exam schedules

No

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.

Student workload

50h lectures, 20 self study, 35h assignments, 35h project work

Content scheduling

Live Technology.

Completion alternatives

No

Practical training and working life cooperation

No

International connections

No

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

https://www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/handbook/tamk?search=tamk%20assessment%20criteria&page=2198

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)

https://www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/handbook/tamk?search=tamk%20assessment%20criteria&page=2198

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)

https://www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/handbook/tamk?search=tamk%20assessment%20criteria&page=2198

The percentage of attendance exceeds 80% and during the classes the student participates actively in conversations and given tasks.