COMM 436Advanced Audio Production

3 credits · Communications · Penn State

Advanced concepts and techniques of audio production in analog and digital formats with hands-on experience in recording, mixing and editing. COMM 436 Advanced Audio Production (3) This course builds on the concepts and techniques of audio production in both analog and digital formats introduced in COMM 374 and includes in-depth examination of sound theory and hands-on practice in advanced projects involving recording, mixing and editing in analog and digital formats. This course provides an understanding of technical and aesthetic aspects of advanced audio production, and provides students the opportunity to demonstrate advanced skills in recording, editing and mixing. Students gain an understanding of professional studio and field practices and develop advanced studio and field projects suitable for a portfolio.