1. Intro to Music Technology
Professor Jasmine Henry
Friday 10:20 AM – 1:00 PM
Wanaque Campus
Fall 2016

2. About Professor Henry
• Bachelor’s in Sound Engineering from William Paterson U.
• Master’s in Music Management from William Paterson U.
• Working on Ph.D. in Musicology at Rutgers U.

3. About Professor Henry
• Live and studio audio engineer
• Classical percussionist
• Adjunct professor

4. About Professor Henry
• Office Hours: Friday 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
• Email: jhenry@adjuncts.pccc.edu
• Website: www.jasminehenryaudio.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jasminehenryaudio
• Twitter: @henryjperc

5. Syllabus Review: Introduction
• What is a syllabus?
– Course outline
– Expectations of student
– An agreement between the students, professor, and university
• Review the syllabus carefully
– Make sure you understand what’s being expected of you
• Always ask questions if something is unclear!
– Don’t wait until the end of the semester to address an issue

6. Syllabus Review: Course Description
This course is an introduction to music recording through the
use of studio recording hardware and software, analog and
digital recording, MIDI, computer application, synthesizers,
miking, and recording and mixing techniques.

7. Syllabus Review: Course Learning Outcomes
• 1. Understand the basic historical and modern principles of
analog/digital audio
• 2. Identify and operate various audio/digital hardware and
software
• 3. Understand the basics of digital audio recording, editing,
and mixing
• 4. Apply elements of musicianship to the audio processes
• 5. Understand the basics of analog/digital audio and MIDI
signal flow

8. Syllabus Review: Required Textbook/Materials
Required Textbook:
• An Introduction to Music Technology by Dan Hosken (Second
Edition)
Required Materials:
• Headset and 1/8” (Female) to 1/4” (Male) Adapter
• 2GB USB thumb type drive
WE WILL USE THE TEXTBOOK!

9. Syllabus Review: Course Overview
Analog
• Fundamentals of Acoustics & Psychoacoustics
• Introduction to Electroacoustic Devices: Microphones, Mixers, and Loudspeakers
• Studio & Live Signal Flow: Sound Reinforcement and Recording Techniques
Digital
• Introduction to Basic Digital Audio Principles: Bytes, Sampling Rates, IO
• Overview of Digital Audio Workstations and Digital Effects
• Basic Digital Audio Recording, Editing, and Mixing
• Explanation of MIDI equipment and signal flow

10. Syllabus Review: Assignments
• Weekly Blackboard quizzes
• 4 to 5 small projects that require lab time (6-9 hours/week)
• 1 page write-ups to accompany projects
• Student’s responsibility to review materials on their own

11. Syllabus Review: Grading
Grading is cumulative and affected by regular attendance and
punctuality, participation, progress, and demonstrating an
attitude that contributes to the success of the class. Course
grading is as follows:
• 10% Attendance
• 15% Midterm Exam
• 25% Assignments
• 25% Projects
• 25% Final Exam

12. Syllabus Review: Extra Credit
Students can earn extra credit in the following ways:
• Subscribing to an audio trade magazine such as Sound on Sound
or Tape Op
• Subscribing to the Audio Engineering Society (AES)
• Attending the AES convention or an AES function
Students can also earn extra credit on the midterm and final
by filling out a study guide and submitting it before the test is
due.

13. Syllabus Review: Formal Attendance Policy
Missing class more than twice as many times as the
course meets a week will directly impact students’ final
grades
• "Students are expected to attend all class. Only illness or
serious personal matters may be considered adequate
reasons for absences. It is the prerogative of the instructor to
excuse absences for valid reasons provided the students are
able to fulfill all course requirements." [From the PCCC
Academic Bulletin]

14. Syllabus Review: Punctuality
• Being more than 5 minutes late to class without notifying
the professor will result in a deduction of the student’s daily
attendance grade.
• Being more than 30 minutes late to a class without notifying
the professor will result in an unexcused absence.
• No 'late assignments/quizzes' will be accepted.
Assignments/quizzes must be handed in on or before
the due date.
• Late projects, will be deducted a half a letter grade every day
it is late.

15. Syllabus Review: Disruptive Behavior
• Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated including but not
limited to;
– Threating of physical harm
– Talking during lectures
– Bothering other students
• Electronic device policy:
• Use of cellular telephones, audible pagers, or other forms of audible
electronic devices in all academic learning environments (including but
not limited to, laboratories, testing centers, classroom, library, learning
centers, theater, and so forth) unless previously approved by the
instructor or other authorized administrator.

16. Syllabus Review: Students with Disabilities
• If you have a disability and believe you need
accommodations in this class, please contact Disability
Services staff at 973-684-6395, or email ods@pccc.edu, to
make an appointment. You should do so as soon as possible
at the start of each semester. If you require testing
accommodations, you must remind the professor one week
in advance of each test. More information @ pccc.edu/ods

17. Syllabus Review: Syllabus Changes
• The professor reserves the right to make changes in the
syllabus if necessary due to time constraints or other
unforeseen events. If this is needed, members of the class
will be notified as soon as possible BY E-MAIL.

18. Let’s Have A Great Semester!
• Please be sure to review the syllabus and feel free to ask
questions if you need clarification.
• One of your first assignments will be to electronically sign
the syllabus and submit it via Blackboard by 11:59 PM on
9/9/16