MATC 2025-26 Catalog

ART – AUTO2

ART – ART (Department 815) ART-201

necessitates that musicians have basic knowledge of the hows and whys of sound and recording equipment. Microphone selection and placement, signal flow, and signal processing during tracking and mixing process will have a central focus in lecture and lab hours. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in AUDIO-100. AUDIO-103 Credits: 3 Recording Live Concerts Recording Live Concerts is a lecture/lab for the audio engineer teaching the elements of professionalism, the technical aspects of signal flow, microphone selection, and placement and mixing, specifically pertaining to the live music environment. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in AUDIO-100. AUDIO-111 Credits: 1 Advanced Audio Software Advanced Music Software offers an in-depth, practical study and application of current industry standard digital audio workstation music software programs. Prerequisite(s): Complete AUDIO-100 or MUSIC-113. AUDIO-114 Credits: 2 Critical Listening of Sound/Music This course introduces ear training and critical listening from the perspective of the audio engineer including frequency recognition and contemporary production techniques. The student will learn to aurally analyze and identify contemporary popular song forms and production styles used. Prerequisite(s): Complete AUDIO-100 and MUSIC-148. AUDIO-116 Credits: 3 Advanced Techniques/Sound Recording This course builds on the knowledge of the Techniques of Sound Recording in the first semester. Emphasis is placed on creating stereo and surround sound, mixing and mastering. Prerequisite(s): Complete AUDIO-102 or MUSIC-154. AUDIO-117 Credits: 3 Sound Reinforcement Sound Reinforcement provides the student with both a theoretical and practical background in live sound reinforcement. Emphasis is placed on both indoor and outdoor sound reinforcement applications. The components of the sound system are examined in detail and are then utilized by the student in providing live sound for MATC concerts. AUDIO-118 Credits: 2 Studio Management and Design Studio Management and Design covers the fundamentals of basic studio operations including accounting, client relations, staff, advertising and equipment management. Strong emphasis is placed on scheduling, promotion and marketing, and interpersonal relationship communications. Also covered are the basic elements of studio construction, room acoustics and project studio acoustic treatments. Prerequisite(s): Complete AUDIO-102.

AUDIO-120

Credits: 3

Audio Production for Video Media This is a lecture/lab covering the issues of audio for film including ADR, Foley, library sound effects, sound effect creation and enhancement, field recording, managing sync dialog, environmental ambiance, and using music libraries and original music. Prerequisite(s): Complete AUDIO-100. AUDIO-125 Credits: 1 development, implementation, theory and uses of MIDI equipment. The practical operation of MIDI hardware and software of several types is learned through lecture demonstrations and project assignments. Prerequisite(s): Complete AUDIO-100. AUDIO-126 Credits: 2 Electronics for Audio Engineers Students will learn the principles of electronic technology with an emphasis on applications to audio engineering both in theory and practice. Prerequisite(s): Complete AUDIO-102 or MUSIC-154. AUDIO-127 Credits: 3 Mastering for Media This is an introduction to the theory and practical approach to recording audio for gaming and web applications. Prerequisite(s): Complete AUDIO-102. AUDIO-128 Credits: 3 Final Project-Field Work This is the student’s recording project of their choosing of any of the audio disciplines including in studio multi-track recording, live concert recording, sound for film, gaming or web interactive audio. From concept to completion, the student will notate, process and journal the details in creating the audio recording. Prerequisite(s): Complete AUDIO-116. AUDIO-130 Credits: 1 Ableton Live This course looks into how to compose, produce and perform original music using Ableton Live. Prerequisite(s): Complete AUDIO-100. AUTO1 – Auto Maintenance Technician (Department 404) AUTO1-300 Credits: 2 Express Service This course introduces the student to automotive express and maintenance services as it relates to the auto technician. Use of electronic service manuals, service bulletins and online training will be covered. Students will perform express service duties including wheel and tire services and pre-delivery procedures. Advanced MIDI Recording Advanced MIDI Recording covers the

Credits: 3

Understanding Art This is a survey course with emphasis upon painting, sculpture and architecture. Major topics include art forms and styles, contributions and achievements of periods in the development of Western art, and world art styles. ART-202 Credits: 3 Renaissance-Modern Art and Architecture This art history class will survey art making through its historical, religious, social and political contexts in Western civilization from the Renaissance period (c. 1400 AD) through the Modern Age. Major focus will be placed on how cultural and religious values during the historical periods under study are reflected in art, and the artistic significance of the art of these periods to our considerations of art and culture today. ART-203 Credits: 3 Ancient to Medieval Art and Architecture This art history class will survey art making through its historical, social, religious and political contexts in Western civilization from the Prehistoric period through the Middle Ages. Major focus will be placed on how cultural and religious values during the historical periods under study are reflected in art, and the cultural significance of the art of these periods to our considerations of art and culture today. ART-204 Credits: 3 Drawing From Observation The goal of this course is to explore the process of drawing as a way of seeing, investigating and experiencing. The student learns to use line, shape, value, texture, space, proportion and composition while at the same time striving for increased eye-hand coordination. The course places primary emphasis on depicting forms in space through the observational drawing of objects and self-portraits. While experimentation and imaginative problem solving are important and essential aspects of the course, the main thrust of the course is analytical seeing and drawing while using a variety of black and-white media. AUDIO – Audio Production (Department 701 ) AUDIO-100 Credits: 1 Introduction to Audio Software Introduction to music technology is a lab introducing the basics of software programs: Finale, Logic and Pro Tools in music composition, music production and audio recording focusing on the recording, and manipulating midi and audio. AUDIO-102 Credits: 3 Techniques of Sound Recording Studio recording is the focus of this course. The increasing use of electronic amplifying/ recording equipment in the field of music

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