Lesson Plan 6

Introduction to Digital Audio Recording and Editing

Lesson Title	Introduction to Digital Audio Recording and Editing
Duration	3 classes (4.5 hours)
Synopsis	Students are given a hands-on introduction to digital audio recording and editing.
Description of Class	There are three components to this lesson: studio recording, field recording, and digital audio editing.  In the first class, students are introduced to recording studio equipment, including microphones, mixers, outboard audio processing gear, and digital audio recording software.  They are given the opportunity to record audio for their VR projects (e.g., sound effects, songs, stories, etc.).  In the second class, students are introduced to field recording equipment and are given the opportunity to make recordings in a non-studio environment (e.g., natural sounds, on-location interviews, etc.).  In the third class, they are introduced to digital audio editing software (such as Audacity), and are shown how to edit the recordings they made in classes one and two.
Primary Educational Objective	Audio recording/editing hardware and software. Studio and field audio recording techniques.
Additional Concepts and Skills
Assessment	Class participation; quality of work.
Classroom Activities	Lecture/demonstration. Audio recording. Audio editing.
Homework Assignments	Audio editing lab.
Lecture Materials	Lecture materials are available as a Power Point presentation
Reference Materials
Prerequisites (this course)	Sound and Digital Audio – Parts 1 & 2
Related Topics
Technology Requirements	Digital audio recording hardware and software. Digital audio editing software (e.g., Audacity).