Module Descriptors
AUDIO TECHNIQUES FOR PRO TOOLS
MUSI50156
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Simon Waite
Email: S.J.Waite@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 40
Independent Study Hours: 110
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • PRACTICAL NOT IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Module Indicative Content
The module will cover:
1. the basic principles of Pro Tools needed to complete a project to a professional standard.
2. hardware configurations in Pro Tools,
3. user interfaces and session file structures.
You will produce a completed piece of music using Pro Tools.

Module Learning Strategies
2 hours per week practical x 12 weeks (groups of 20)
1 hour per week lecture x 12 weeks
4 hours Technical Instruction as required.
Module Texts
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
Pejrolo, A. (2005) Creative Sequencing Techniques for Music Production: A practical guide to Logic, Digital Performer, Cubase and Pro Tools. Oxford: Focal Press.
Rumsey, F. (2003) Desktop Audio Technology: Digital audio and MIDI principles. Oxford: Focal Press. ISBN-10: 0240519191 ISBN-13: 978-0240519197
Module Resources
Pro Tools laboratories
Pro Tools HD studios
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of CE00146-4 Audio Processing (or equivalent).