• APE 1080: Audio Processing & Ear Trng

  3.00 Credits

  Pellissippi State Community College

  
  This course covers audio processes in theory, technology and application. Topics include spectral, dynamic and time-based applications as well as the underlying acoustical contextual concepts in differing music genres. Development of critical listening skills, including ear-training software and iterative testing, is emphasized. Corequisite(s): APE 1015
  ShareAPE 1080 - Audio Processing & Ear Trng

• APE 1090: Dialogue Editing & Post Prod

  3.00 Credits

  Pellissippi State Community College

  
  This course provides and in-depth study of the most critical part of most multimedia: the spoken word. Complete and detailed techniques of editing, noise reduction, processing, and mixing for visual media, including documentaries, industrial, commercial, feature-length film, animation, and ADR. Post-production techniques are learned, including elementary session preparation, mixing basics, upmix/downmix processes, and deliverables are covered.Prerequisite(s): APE 1080 Corequisite(s): APE 2015
  ShareAPE 1090 - Dialogue Editing & Post Prod

• APE 1400: Recording Techniques I

  3.00 Credits

  Pellissippi State Community College

  
  Course provides intensive focus on study and application of recording studio techniques including development of critical listening ability, microphone placement techniques. Current industry practice topics include Foley recording, recording on-set and on-location, guerrilla recording, and audio processing.
  ShareAPE 1400 - Recording Techniques I

• APE 1900: Recording Techniques II

  3.00 Credits

  Pellissippi State Community College

  
  Course topics include control surfaces, high-resolution audio, advanced processing capabilities, codec comparisons, extensive microphone techniques, synchronization, cutting-edge immersive recording and mixing techniques. The application of all these processes and current practice are examined experienced. Preparation of advanced-format deliverables to industry standards and requirements will be covered; projects utilizing these points will be produced by the student.Prerequisite(s): APE 1015 and APE 1400
  ShareAPE 1900 - Recording Techniques II

• APE 2000: Emerging Trends in APE

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Pellissippi State Community College

  
  Selected basic and advanced topics in audio, including specialized software and hardware. Topics offered will provide special opportunities to explore a variety of emerging media or industry trends not normally available. May be repeated for a total 6 credits.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
  ShareAPE 2000 - Emerging Trends in APE

• APE 2015: Pro Tools

  3.00 Credits

  Pellissippi State Community College

  
  This course covers advanced sound techniques, with an emphasis on creative control of audio and sound for picture using Pro Tools. Multiple soundtracks with voice, music, and effects will be produced, edited, and mixed for distribution in various formats, primarily for video and CD. The focus is primarily on stereo editing and mixing, although some surround concepts will be introduced. Individual travel to events is a requirement of this course.Prerequisite(s): APE 1015 Previously VPT 2015
  ShareAPE 2015 - Pro Tools

• APE 2016: Advanced Pro Tools

  3.00 Credits

  Pellissippi State Community College

  
  Advanced Pro Tools sound techniques, emphasizing creative control of audio and sound for motion picture/film using Pro Tools. Multiple soundtracks with voice, music, and effects are produced, edited, and mixed for distribution in all major professional formats (DVD, gaming, film, music). The initial focus is primarily for stereo editing and mixing. Surround concepts are roughly 50 percent of the course.Prerequisite(s): APE 2015 Previously VPT 2016
  ShareAPE 2016 - Advanced Pro Tools

• APE 2020: ProductionLogistics Management

  3.00 Credits

  Pellissippi State Community College

  
  The course covers the business and management concepts within the entertainment and media production industry. Topics include management of artists, tours and venues as well as copyright law and contracts in the areas of recording, publishing, concerts and events. Prerequisite(s): APE 1016 and APE 1400 and APE 2015
  ShareAPE 2020 - ProductionLogistics Management

• APE 2091: Ableton Live & Music Editing

  3.00 Credits

  Pellissippi State Community College

  
  This course covers advanced sound techniques with an emphasis on creative control of audio and sound for picture using Ableton Live. Multiple soundtracks with voice, music, and effects will be produced, edited, and mixed for distribution in various formats, primarily for video and digital audio formats. The focus is primarily on music creation, sound design, multi-track editing and mixing. Editing of music to fit precise lengths while keeping the integrity of the music is a key skill, as is the ability to customize a sound effect for a seamless match to picture. Sound design techniques and tools using found sounds is also introduced.Prerequisite(s): APE 1090 and APE 2015
  ShareAPE 2091 - Ableton Live & Music Editing

• APE 2450: Sound Design for Picture

  3.00 Credits

  Pellissippi State Community College

  
  Course consists of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on projects which expose students to approaches, techniques and considerations when creating sound design for different visual platforms such as television, film, game and Web. Topics include sound effects, field recording, ADR, Foley, editing, sound mixing, synchronization, workflow, data interchange, routing structures, deliver methods and sound design aesthetics.Prerequisite(s): APE 2015 Previously VPT 2450
  ShareAPE 2450 - Sound Design for Picture