COMM 2213 Fundamentals of Audio I
This course may be used to satisfy one of four electives required within the Communication major. This course is designed to introduce the student to the multifaceted world of sound, in theory and practice. Topics covered include the history of recording techniques, design and use of microphones, and careful listening techniques. The course will present an overview of current audio production software typically used in modern recording studios. Students will work in the audio labs to create professional-quality pieces, and will take home a portfolio of work at the end of the semester.
Course overview
- Department
- Communication
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall, Every Spring
Requirements fulfilled
- Environmental Studies: Concentration — Environmental Communication: Craft Courses (at least 6 credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Communication: Electives (four courses, 12 credits): any 3-credit class offered by the department; COMM5589 Internship Practicum may count once (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.28 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.32 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 10
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Judith Schwartz | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 15 of 21 |
| Fall 2025 | Judith Schwartz | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 11 of 18 |
| Spring 2025 | Judith Schwartz | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 19 of 24 |
| Fall 2024 | Judith Schwartz | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 14 of 22 |
| Spring 2024 | Judith Schwartz | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 19 of 24 |
| Fall 2023 | Judith Schwartz | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 of 23 |
| Spring 2023 | Judith Schwartz | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 23 of 24 |
| Fall 2022 | Judith Schwartz | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 14 of 21 |
| Spring 2022 | Judith Schwartz | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 10 of 24 |
| Fall 2021 | Judith Schwartz | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 17 of 22 |