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Education
- M.S. Music Technology, Indiana University-Purdue University (2022)
- M.A. Telecommunications, Ball State University (2008)
- B.M. Music Engineering Technology, Ball State University (1989)
Biography
Rodney Smith instructs in all areas of digital audio and video production, collaborating with community partners and government agencies as a way to bring project-based learning into the classroom.
Smith has explored how to use visual media in food marketing and promotion, leading to a special summer course, “Food Stories in Digital Media.” He’s also given presentations that focus on project-based learning and digital communications.
Prior to completing his graduate degree, Smith founded Da Capo Productions, a multimedia production company. He also worked in quality control at Walt Disney Records, and he was a mastering engineer with Cinram, Inc.
Classes
- NEWM-N 201 Design Issues in Digital Media
- NEWM-N 202 Digital Storytelling
- NEWM-N 255 Introduction to Digital Sound
- NEWM-N 355 Intermediate Digital Sound Design
- NEWM-N 455 Advanced Digital Sound Design