Prior study of CE70053-5 Digital Audio Workstation Production Techniques or equivalent

University Pro Tools HD studios

Campbell, R (2012) Pro Tools 10: Advanced Music Production Techniques. Cengage.
Nathan ADAM, Brady BARNETT (2006) Multi-platinum Pro Tools: Advanced Editing, Pocketing and Autotuning Techniques Focal
Matt DONNER (2006) Pro Tools 7 Overdrive!: Expert Quick Tips Delmar
David FRANZ (2001) Producing in the Home Studio with Pro Tools Berklee Press
Steve HEITHECKER, Scott HIRSCH (2006) Pro Tools 7 Session Secrets: Professional Recipes for High-Octane Results Hungry Minds
John KEANE (2002) A Musician's Guide to Pro Tools Athens, GA: Supercat Press
Collin MacQUEEN, Steve ALBANESE (2002) Pro Tools Power Muska and Lipman
Ashley SHEPHERD (2003) Pro Tools for video, film and multimedia Boston: Muska and Lipman
Jeff STRONG (2004) Pro Tools for Dummies Wiley
Holman TOMLINSON (2000) 5.1 Surround Up and Running Focal Press
Jose "Chilitos" VALENZUELA (2004) The Complete Pro Tools Shortcuts
Hilary WYATT, Tim AMYES (2005) Audio post production for television and film Oxford: Focal Press
Avid Pro Tools Reference Guide (available for use in studios, or downloadable from www.avid.com)
Avid Control|24 Guide

You will learn to operate a leading industry standard recording, mixing and editing environment at an advanced level. The module will cover:
1. customizing recording environments
2. session management
3. selection techniques
4. automation
5. mixing and finishing a session

2 hours per week studio based lecture/practical (groups of 9) x 13 weeks

1. Two hour class test (50%) assessing learning outcomes 1 and 2

2. Portfolio:
A ten minute presentation and report 1000 words (50%) of your completed Pro Tools project assessing learning outcome 3

In this module you will build upon your existing knowledge of Avid's Pro Tools systems to develop the core skills necessary to manage and carry out a major project using a Pro Tools HDX system. You will have the opportunity to record, edit and mix your work using a professional standard Pro Tools studio. You will learn how to customise and optimise the Pro Tools environment. You will explore session management. You will develop a repertoire of advanced workflows which will enable you to achieve high quality results quickly and efficiently. You will explore a variety of selection, automation, and mixing and editing techniques to produce work to a very high standard. A thorough understanding of this powerful environment will set you apart from the competition when you are starting out on your career in audio.