Module Descriptors
DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION (DAW) PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES 1
MUSI50134
Key Facts
School of Computing and Digital Technologies
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Douglas Rouxel
Email: D.Rouxel@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 40
Independent Study Hours: 110
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Audio Processing (or equivalent).
Module Resources
Pro Tools laboratories
Pro Tools HD studios
Pro Tools HD studios
Module Learning Strategies
1x 1-hour lecture and a 1x 2-hour lab session per week.
2x 2-hour technical instruction (in small groups) on recording and elements of software use.
2x 2-hour technical instruction (in small groups) on recording and elements of software use.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% In course assessment comprising:-
Project and portfolio presentation assessing learning outcomes 2 & 3 (weighting 70%)
On-line test assessing learning outcomes 1 & 2 (weighting 30%)
Project and portfolio presentation assessing learning outcomes 2 & 3 (weighting 70%)
On-line test assessing learning outcomes 1 & 2 (weighting 30%)
Module Indicative Content
Principles of working with Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs).
Recording, editing, arranging, mixing and mastering.
Managing media (Audio, video and MIDI).
Practical research techniques.
Recording, editing, arranging, mixing and mastering.
Managing media (Audio, video and MIDI).
Practical research techniques.
Module Texts
Adam, N. and Ward, K. (2011) Pro Tools 9: The Mixer¿s Toolkit. Oxford: Elsevier ISBN-10: 0240818709 ISBN-13: 978-0240818702
Collins, M. (2011) Pro Tools 9: Music Production, Recording, Editing and Mixing. Oxford: Elsevier. ISBN-10: 0240522486 ISBN-13: 978-0240522487
Gibson, D. (2005) The Art of Mixing: A Visual Guide to Recording, Engineering and Production 2nd ed., artistpro.com LLC. ISBN-10: 1931140456 ISBN-13: 978-1931140454
Izhaki, R. (2007) Mixing Audio: Concepts, Practices and Tools. Oxford: Focal Press. ISBN-10: 0240522222 ISBN-13: 978-0240522227
Purcell, J. (2007) Dialogue editing for Motion Pictures. Oxford: Focal Press. ISBN-10: 0240809181 ISBN-13: 978-0240809182
Rose, J. (2002) Producing Great Sound for Digital Video. 2nd Ed. Oxford: Focal Press. ISBN-10: 024080970X ISBN-13: 978-0240809700
Rumsey, F. (2003) Desktop Audio Technology: Digital audio and MIDI principles. Oxford: Focal Press. ISBN-10: 0240519191 ISBN-13: 978-0240519197
Yewdall, D. (2007) Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound (3rd edition) Oxford: Focal Press. ISBN-10: 0240812409 ISBN-13: 978-0240812403
Avid Pro Tools Reference Guide. This and other manuals and various documentation may be downloaded from: http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=379111
Collins, M. (2011) Pro Tools 9: Music Production, Recording, Editing and Mixing. Oxford: Elsevier. ISBN-10: 0240522486 ISBN-13: 978-0240522487
Gibson, D. (2005) The Art of Mixing: A Visual Guide to Recording, Engineering and Production 2nd ed., artistpro.com LLC. ISBN-10: 1931140456 ISBN-13: 978-1931140454
Izhaki, R. (2007) Mixing Audio: Concepts, Practices and Tools. Oxford: Focal Press. ISBN-10: 0240522222 ISBN-13: 978-0240522227
Purcell, J. (2007) Dialogue editing for Motion Pictures. Oxford: Focal Press. ISBN-10: 0240809181 ISBN-13: 978-0240809182
Rose, J. (2002) Producing Great Sound for Digital Video. 2nd Ed. Oxford: Focal Press. ISBN-10: 024080970X ISBN-13: 978-0240809700
Rumsey, F. (2003) Desktop Audio Technology: Digital audio and MIDI principles. Oxford: Focal Press. ISBN-10: 0240519191 ISBN-13: 978-0240519197
Yewdall, D. (2007) Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound (3rd edition) Oxford: Focal Press. ISBN-10: 0240812409 ISBN-13: 978-0240812403
Avid Pro Tools Reference Guide. This and other manuals and various documentation may be downloaded from: http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=379111