Recording Arts (RECA)

The behavior of sound in various environments and techniques of modifying sound.

RECA majors only.
A grade of C (2.0) or higher is required.
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

An introduction to the aesthetic, pragmatic, and technical issues of motion picture sound recording, editing, and mixing.

PROD and RECA majors only.
A grade of C (2.0) or higher is required for RECA majors.
Lab Fee Required.
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

Introduction to sound effects and dialog editing using random access digital sound and picture.

Prerequisite: RECA 220.
RECA majors only.
Lab Fee Required.
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

Study of psychological and neuroscientific basis of human music preferences by looking at most relevant research on human brain and music, as well as the theories that were developed based on that research. Ultimately, searching for the answers of why certain songs become huge music hits.

University Core fulfilled: Explorations: Understanding Human Behavior.
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

Audio Technology introduces students to the fundamental tools and concepts used in modern audio production. The course covers digital audio basics, DAW operation, and signal flow related to music theory when applied to MIDI sequencing and beat production. Emphasis is placed on practical skills, workflow, and technical literacy needed for further study in recording, production, and audio-related fields.

RECA majors only.
A grade of C (2.0) or higher is required for RECA majors.
Lab Fee Required.

Advanced Pro Tools builds on RECA-250 to cover more advanced topics of Pro Tools. Students create professional templates for music and film production with elaborate routing concepts, using all the available components, such as Folders, Groups, and VCAs. Emphasis is placed on all formats from stereo to surround and Dolby Atmos, and students develop efficiency and precision through advanced audio and MIDI recording and editing with a focus on automation and synchronization.


Prerequisite: RECA 250 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
RECA majors only.
Lab Fee Required.

The electronic theories of sound recording and reproduction.

Prerequisites: RECA 258 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
RECA majors only.
Lab Fee Required.
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

An introduction to the aesthetics, pragmatic, and technical issues of motion picture sound recording, editing, and mixing for documentary.

International Documentary Production minors only.

This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

Production sound theory and practice, with actual experience in recording, producing sound, and introduction to initial post-production procedures for film and TV.

Prerequisites: RECA 220.
RECA majors only.
Lab Fee Required.
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

Advanced applications in film and television sound post-production: ADR, Foley, dialog and sound effects editing, and mixing.

Prerequisites: RECA 353 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
RECA majors only.
Lab Fee Required.
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

The theory and practice of live studio recording, music production and sound engineering techniques.

Prerequisites: RECA 322 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
RECA majors only.
Lab Fee & Insurance Fee Required.
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

In-depth study of audio software applications. Plugins and standalone software usage.

Prerequisites: RECA 322 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
RECA majors only.
Lab Fee Required.
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

Production sound theory and practice, with actual experience in recording, producing sound, and introduction to initial post-production procedures for film and TV.

Prerequisites: PROD 200; RECA 250.
PROD majors only.
Lab Fee Required.
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

This course explores aesthetic and creative aspects of sound design for film and television. The focus is on the creative experience of cinematic sound design. Although we will examine some of the history and theory of sound design, the emphasis will be on understanding and appreciating the contributions of practitioners in the field and the effects of this work on a mass audience.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Restrictions: None
Grading Basis: Standard Letter Grade
Lab Fee Required
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

Students perform extensive visual and audio analysis of how music contributes to narrative cinematic arts. Students will be connecting visual and audio structural elements of film as they are related to important psychological principles such as humans having bias toward predictability, especially when it comes to musical expectations. Combined interdisciplinary concepts of psychology, music, and film are used to achieve the learning outcomes.

University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Interdisciplinary Connections.
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

Defining the role of the music supervisor in drawing on the combined resources of the film and television communities to marry music and moving images, this course is for anyone interested in the business and art of film and television music. Lectures and discussion with guest speakers (music supervisors, composers, filmmakers, producers, music licensing representatives, and executives) present the principles and procedures of music supervision.
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

Developing basic skills and understanding of modern video game engines. Sound/music design and implementation through using "Unity 3D" game engine will build a practical foundational knowledge of sound design and programming.
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

Live sound reinforcement lecture and practice for live concerts and/or theatrical sound support.
Lab Fee & Insurance Fee Required.

Advanced exercises and practicum in mixing intermediate and advanced LMU student films, with the goal of preparing students for work on commercial projects.

Prerequisites: RECA 358 or 367 or permission of instructor.

Advanced theory and practice of live studio recording, music production and sound engineering techniques.

Prerequisites: RECA 361 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
RECA majors only.
Lab Fee and Insurance Fee Required.

Supervised and advanced projects in audio applications.

Prerequisites: RECA 361.
RECA majors only.
Lab Fee Required.
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

Further studies in sound and practical experience in post-production sound.

Prerequisite: RECA 358 or 367.
Lab Fee Required.
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

Supervised project in multi-track recording and production or film production and post-production sound. The student will author a portfolio containing all the work completed as a partial fulfillment of RECA degree requirements.

Prerequisites: RECA 458 or RECA 461
Corequisite: RECA 464.
RECA majors only.
Lab Fee and Insurance Fee Required.
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

Further studies in sound recording theory and practice.

Prerequisite: RECA 461.
RECA majors only.
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

An introduction to the aesthetic, pragmatic, and technical issues of motion picture sound recording, editing, and mixing.

Prerequisite: PROD 500.
PROD graduate students only.
Lab Fee Required.
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

Production sound theory and practice, with actual experience in recording, producing sound, and advanced post-production procedures for TV and film; ADR, Foley, dialog and sound effects editing, and mixing.

Prerequisite: RECA 500.
Graduate PROD majors only.
Lab Fee Required.

Further studies in sound and practical experience in post-production sound.

Prerequisites: RECA 500 and 567.
PROD and RECA majors only.
Lab Fee Required.
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.

Students perform extensive visual and audio analysis of how music contributes to narrative cinematic arts. Students will be connecting visual and audio structural elements of film as they are related to important psychological principles such as humans having bias toward predictability, especially when it comes to musical expectations. Combined interdisciplinary concepts of psychology, music, and film are used to achieve the learning outcomes.

University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Interdisciplinary Connections.
This course may not be repeated for degree credit.