Module Descriptors
AUDIO TECHNIQUES FOR PRO TOOLS
MUSI50180
Key Facts
School of Computing and Digital 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
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.
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.

Additional Assessment Details
Resources
Pro Tools laboratories
Pro Tools HD studios
Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of MUSI40188 Audio Processing (or equivalent).
Texts
Gibson, D. (2005) The Art of Mixing: A Visual Guide to Recording, Engineering and Production 2nd ed., artistpro.com LLC. :
Izhaki, R. (2007) Mixing Audio: Concepts, Practices and Tools. Oxford: Focal Press.
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.