In this course, students will learn how to take a simple song and develop it, over the course of the semester, into a maximalist, through-composed “freewave” masterpiece. Students will learn all of the basics of studio recording and become comfortable using the space to explore their wildest aural creativity. A focus will be given to learning how to use EQ, compressors, limiters, outboard effects, as well as the basics of microphone placement. Beyond learning the studio, students will be encouraged to collaborate with outside performers, while using mixing/recording programs and gear familiar to their own creative flow.
Learning Outcomes:
• Becoming comfortable using the tools of the recording studio to realize one's musical vision
• Understanding the uses, functions and powers of all of the studio gear
• Expanding one's sense of the possibilities inherent in even the simplest of raw musical idea
Delivery Method: Fully in-person
Prerequisites:
A paragraph explaining your interest (email Nick Brooke: nbrooke@bennington.edu) and need in this course, in relation to your plan, by 9/1; response will be given by 9/2.
Course Level: 4000-level
Credits: 4
F 2:10PM - 5:50PM (Full-term)
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Course Frequency: One time only
Categories: 4000 , All courses , Four Credit , Fully In-Person , New Courses , Sound Design and Recording , Updates
Tags: composition , music , performance , recording , songs