100 10311
120 Music Technology I (SCP) 802
130 SOUND SYSTEMS AND RECORDING
140 1 week
150 9-12
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170 1
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210 01.2 The Arts - Music
211 8.5.3
212 8.9.4
213 9.6.3
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220 07.0 Science
221 12.0.8
222 13.5.5
223 13.5.6
224 13.9.10
225 14.0.4
226 14.0.10
230 07.0 Science
231 14.5.6
232 14.9.2
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240 09.0 Technology Education
241 2.0.6
242 2.5.3
243 2.5.5
244 2.9.2
245 3.0.3
246 3.0.5
250 09.0 Technology Education
251 3.0.6
252 3.5.9
253 3.5.11
254 4.5.7
255 4.5.10
256 4.5.13
300 What are the basic elements of a sound system and how do they work?
300 How has the method of recording sound changed through out history?
300 What careers are available using sound systems?
300 
400 In this unit, the students will be exposed to the many elements of a sound system, including but not limited to:
400 Speakers
400 Microphones
400 Sound cables
400 Mixing Boards
400 Amplifiers
400 
400 The students will be exposed to the history of recording.
400 
500 The student will:
500 Identify the elements of a sound system and how each element works
500 Identify the different types of microphones and define their characteristics
500 Explore different careers offered using sound systems as a vocation
500 Explain the historical course of the recording technology since its inception.
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600 During this unit, each student will:
600 Have "hands-on" experience with mixing boards, amplifiers, microphones and speakers
600 Choose an element of the sound system the he/she would like to research and present the project to the class
600 Watch the video series on setting up sound systems and creating recording studios in your home
600 Compare and contrast different brands of speakers, mixers, cables and microphones
600 Explore and examine the sound system currently set up in WA's auditorium and discuss its positive and negative aspects
600 
700 Students will be assessed via the following:
700 Written tests and quizzes
700 Oral presentations
700 Evaluations on "Hands-on" set up of systems
700