Module Descriptors
ADVANCED PRO TOOLS TECHNIQUES
XXET60236
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 6
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- REPORT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
2 hours interactive lecture/ tutorial plus a student-centred practical studio session (1:n)1 (1:12)2 for 10 weeks
Module Indicative Content
The module will cover:
1. customizing recording environments
2. session management
3. selection techniques
4. automation
5. mixing and finishing a session
1. customizing recording environments
2. session management
3. selection techniques
4. automation
5. mixing and finishing a session
Module Texts
Nathan ADAM, Brady BARNETT (2006) Multi-platinum Pro Tools: Advanced Editing, Pocketing and Autotuning Techniques Focal ISBN 0240520238
Matt DONNER (2006) Pro Tools 7 Overdrive!: Expert Quick Tips Delmar ISBN 10 1598630083
David FRANZ (2001) Producing in the Home Studio with Pro Tools Berklee Press, ISBN 0 634 03221 6
Steve HEITHECKER, Scott HIRSCH (2006) Pro Tools 7 Session Secrets: Professional Recipes for High-Octane Results Hungry Minds ISBN: 0471933984
John KEANE (2002) A Musician's Guide to Pro Tools Athens, GA: Supercat Press ISBN 0 9718499 0 0
Collin MacQUEEN, Steve ALBANESE (2002) Pro Tools Power Muska and Lipman, ISBN 1 929 685 57 2
Ashley SHEPHERD (2003) Pro Tools for video, film and multimedia Boston: Muska and Lipman ISBN 1 59200 069 X
Jeff STRONG (2004) Pro Tools for Dummies Wiley ISBN 978-0-7645-5714-9
Holman TOMLINSON (2000) 5.1 Surround Up and Running Focal Press, ISBN 0 240 803 83 3
Jose "Chilitos" VALENZUELA (2004) The Complete Pro Tools Shortcuts ISBN: 0-87930-807-9
Hilary WYATT, Tim AMYES (2005) Audio post production for television and film Oxford: Focal Press ISBN 0 240 51947 7
Digidesign Pro Tools Reference Guide (available for use in studios, or downloadable from www.digidesign.com)
Digidesign Control|24 Guide
Matt DONNER (2006) Pro Tools 7 Overdrive!: Expert Quick Tips Delmar ISBN 10 1598630083
David FRANZ (2001) Producing in the Home Studio with Pro Tools Berklee Press, ISBN 0 634 03221 6
Steve HEITHECKER, Scott HIRSCH (2006) Pro Tools 7 Session Secrets: Professional Recipes for High-Octane Results Hungry Minds ISBN: 0471933984
John KEANE (2002) A Musician's Guide to Pro Tools Athens, GA: Supercat Press ISBN 0 9718499 0 0
Collin MacQUEEN, Steve ALBANESE (2002) Pro Tools Power Muska and Lipman, ISBN 1 929 685 57 2
Ashley SHEPHERD (2003) Pro Tools for video, film and multimedia Boston: Muska and Lipman ISBN 1 59200 069 X
Jeff STRONG (2004) Pro Tools for Dummies Wiley ISBN 978-0-7645-5714-9
Holman TOMLINSON (2000) 5.1 Surround Up and Running Focal Press, ISBN 0 240 803 83 3
Jose "Chilitos" VALENZUELA (2004) The Complete Pro Tools Shortcuts ISBN: 0-87930-807-9
Hilary WYATT, Tim AMYES (2005) Audio post production for television and film Oxford: Focal Press ISBN 0 240 51947 7
Digidesign Pro Tools Reference Guide (available for use in studios, or downloadable from www.digidesign.com)
Digidesign Control|24 Guide
Module Resources
University Pro Tools HD studios
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CE00612-2 Audio and MIDI Management or equivalent
Module Additional Assessment Details
50% exam and 50% In course assessment
A two hour exam (50%) assessing learning outcomes 1 and 2
A ten minute presentation and report 1000 words (50%) of your completed Pro Tools project assessing learning outcome 3
A two hour exam (50%) assessing learning outcomes 1 and 2
A ten minute presentation and report 1000 words (50%) of your completed Pro Tools project assessing learning outcome 3