Course

The Art of Mixing for Musicians

Faculty
Language, Literature and Performing Arts
Department
Music
Course code
MUSC 2482
Credits
3.00
Semester length
15 Weeks
Max class size
30
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Lab
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
Students will further develop their critical listening skills and learn how to mix music from a variety of music genres, including Classical, Jazz and World music, in stereo and multi-channel mix formats, including surround and Dolby Atmos.
Course content
• Dolby Atmos format review and implementation
• Stereo and Dolby Atmos calibration
• Review of studio sound reinforcement and design considerations
• Mixing music in Dolby Atmos with binaural headphone monitoring
• Strategies for mixing immersive content for commercial release
• Delivery specifications and quality assurance for release
• Advanced comping techniques
• Drum editing techniques with beat detective and elastic audio
• Critical listening and mix analysis
• Equalization (EQ) and compression techniques for mixing and mastering
• Introduction to mastering and distribution formats
Learning activities

Lectures, demonstrations and hands-on studio experience.

Means of assessment

Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the °µÍø51 Evaluation Policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course. This is a graded course.

Example evaluation scheme

Lab Assignments (minimum 4) 40%

Final Project 30%

Test/s 20%

Attendance and Participation 10%

Total 100%

 

Students' record of attendance and/or level of active participation in the course forms part of the student's graded performance. Expectations and grade calculations regarding class attendance and participation will be clearly identified in the Instructor Course Outline

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course,students will be able to:

• Mix music in stereo and multichannel formats;
• Create and design music content to specific broadcast quality assurance guidelines;
• Solve spatial positioning challenges in multitracked music sessions;
• Optimize Dolby Atmos object panning to create spherical immersion in music mixes;
• Critically appraise emerging technologies and tools and evaluate appropriate use in Dolby Atmos mixes;
• Create Dolby Atmos mixes in binaural headphone monitoring;
• Apply the fundamentals of mastering technique to a stereo mix for the purposes of commercial release.
Textbook materials

A list of required textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of each semester.

Requisites

Course Guidelines

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(Current)

Course Transfers to Other Institutions

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Institution Transfer details for MUSC 2482
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

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