Sound Engineering CTE

Demonstrate awareness of course objectives and competencies

Demonstrate understanding of course requirements and student expectations Demonstrate awareness of the industry standards and career opportunities

Understand the role of planning in decision-making and responding to client expectations within the music industry.

Discuss job responsibilities in a company and identify the chain of command using an organizational chart in a traditional office environment (publishing-side) to a recording studio or other specialized music industry work environments. Distinguish different management styles and identify the role of management.

Understand the cost of employee absenteeism and its impact on an organization’s finances and salaries. Understand the impact of errors and misuse of resources on an organization’s financial status.

Identify the role of labor unions and/or professional organizations in the Arts, Media, and Entertainment Industry.

Discuss the importance of maintaining a professional image to enhance the community perception of the company/ industry. Understand how individual actions can affect the larger community.

Identify the impact of the industry on the environment and public safety.

Identify the use of green technology within the industry sector.

Identify industry practices that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability.

Demonstrate an awareness of industry standards and career opportunities and how they may overlap with other sectors.

List personal qualifications.

Identify career entry opportunities within the Music and Publishing Industry.

Examine advanced training opportunities and certificates pertaining to the music industry.

Understand career paths and strategies for obtaining employment.

Understand occupational safety issues and observe all safety rules as it relates to a recording studio or other live sound environments (wires, responsible electronic uses, and precautions).

Identify fire and disaster procedures in a variety of music recording and live sound locations.

Identify hazards in the workplace that cause accidents.

Respond to emergency situations. Use of protective hearing devices.

Students will:

Research and present on various artists’ processes of creating a song Develop demo tracks

Write & Record an original song

Songwriting best practices

Practice the roles of producer, performer, & songwriter Apply Musical form

Work in recording platforms & workstations

Students will:

Create an album & all content related such as song list, who was involved in the production of the artwork, layout, recording and the performers

Develop a brand

Research and present on sponsorship for a brand

Analyze and respond to existing bands/brands in various genres & time periods

Students will:

Assemble all compositions into a format that presents well on a website or cloud streaming service (Soundcloud, YouTube, Google Drive, etc.)

Further develop a Business/College Plan

Create a website that hosts your Portfolio

Create artwork & band photos

Rate & Evaluate the effectiveness of your plan and your peers’ plans utilizing the rubric provided.

Rubric will include: concise timeline.

Representation of broad industry certificates and achievements

A visually appealing and easily navigated digital portfolio/resume

Create a video recording of a studio performance of your group and analyze peers’ work

Students will:

Analyze and respond to the stylistic norms of specific music genres as they’re related to the students’ original compositions

Adjust album songs according to popular music trends and norms in music and sound design

Create mixed media presentations of the student's brand and portfolio in general.

Students will:

Discuss the difference between becoming a Solo Artist vs a band member Form a Band

Book “Gigs”

Develop a setlist

Identify available positions in the industry through the use of the newspaper, networking or the Internet.

Complete an application form correctly Participate in a simulated employment interview. Review peer portfolios.

Join professional associations such as ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, & Publishers) to claim copyrights and protect original work, AES (Audio Engineering Society) for professional development and networking, and IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists, and Allied Crafts) for Union benefits to any work the student may participate in filming or in a live theatrical setting.

Research & write reviews of articles from professional publications