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MUS. 293 –  Audio for Visual Media (CRN: 43686) at  College of San Mateo for Spring 2025

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MUS. 293 Audio for Visual Media

Using a wide-variety of sound production techniques and software tools, create a completely original soundtrack for film or video. Compose, orchestrate and arrange original music; design original sound effects; develop a personal sound library; create and record Foley and voice-overs. Make use of SMPTE and MTC to synchronize all your sound and music to picture. Analyze the narrative, spatial and emotive content of soundtracks. Examine the history of sound design through studying various media including theater, radio, film, and video games.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 32-36
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 64-72
Prerequisites: MUS. 290 and MUS. 291
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC

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Department: Music

Number of Units: 3


Section
AX - Lecture and/or Discussion
Meeting Date: 01/13-05/12
Meeting Time: 10:10am-12:10pm
Days: M
Building: 10 Room: 0160
Instructor: Alexa Thanos
AX - Laboratory/Studio/Activity
Meeting Date: 01/15-05/14
Meeting Time: 10:10am-12:50pm
Days: W
Building: 10 Room: 0160
Instructor: Alexa Thanos
Critical Dates for this Course Date
Last day to add class January 27, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund January 27, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W" February 2, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W" April 23, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option May 12, 2025
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