TPA 1260 - Concert & Stage Sound

Institution:

Miami Dade College

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Description:

This course presents the principles and practices of the installation and strike of sound technology for a variety of entertainment venues: theater, dance and opera, rock and roll concert tours, orchestras, choirs and music festivals, theme parks, themed entertainment and industrial shows, special events, casino and cruise line shows. Special attention is paid to venues for performances outdoors, indoors and on sound stages. Also covered are the principles and practices associated with the installation and operation of film studio, location sound and sound studio set-up technology. Emphasis is placed on equipment and its specific use in the field together with practice in cabling, patching, system layout rigging and basic maintenance of generic equipment. Occupational health safety, fire safety issues and CPR are discussed and practiced. Prerequisite: Permission of department. (2 hour lecture; 4 hour lab)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.mdc.edu/main/

Phone Number:

(305) 237-8888

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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