Audio Production Minor

Audio Production Minor Program Information

Department of Appalachian Studies

Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies
PO Box 70435
Phone: (423) 439-7072
Web Address: www.etsu.edu/cas/das/bluegrass/

Department Chair: Ron Roach, Ph.D.
222 Nicks Hall
PO Box 70556
(423) 439-7494
e-mail: roachr@etsu.edu

Director, Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies: Dan Boner
304A Memorial Hall (Brooks Gym)
(423) 439-8582
email: boner@etsu.edu

Recording Lab Manager/Audio Production Instructor: Ben Bateson

219 Nicks Hall
(423) 439-7474
email: bateson@etsu.edu

The Audio Production minor is a 23-credit program consisting of a 20-credit core and a 3-credit elective chosen in consultation with the program advisor. The program is designed for those who wish to work toward a full-time or part-time career in audio production, for musicians seeking to develop recording skills to strengthen their marketability and professional utility, and for those with other career or academic ambitions in this field. A student wishing to pursue a minor in Audio Production should declare their intention at the earliest opportunity in order to facilitate planning.

Audio Production Minor: 23 credits

At least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.

Core Requirements: 20 credits

BLUE 1710 - Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Theory (2 credits)
BLUE 1711 - Ear Training for Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Musicians (1 credit)
BLUE 1810 - Introduction to Sound Equipment and the Recording Studio (3 credits)
BLUE 2800 - Digital Audio Workstations (3 credits)
BLUE 2810 - Sound Reinforcement (2 credits)
BLUE 2840 - Critical Listening (3 credits)
BLUE 3810 - Recording Engineering for Musicians (3 credits)
BLUE 3820 - Intermediate Studio Production for Musicians (3 credits)

Advisor Approved Elective: 3 credits

Choose 3 credits from the following:

BLUE 3240 - Seminar II (1 credit)
BLUE 3851 - Digital Audio Practicum (2 credits)
BLUE 4010 - Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Recording Project (3 credits)
BLUE 4240 - Seminar III (1 credit)
BLUE 4805 - Historical Recording Methods (3 credits)
BLUE 4989 - Internship/Cooperative Education (1-3 credits)

Minor Requirement

A minor is a secondary area of study outside of the major program of study with a structured curriculum composed of at least 18 credits of which at least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.