Module Descriptors
PRO TOOLS FOR MUSIC PRODUCTION
XXET70231
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 7
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRACTICAL IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 70%
- REPORT weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior knowledge of Pro Tools up to Digidesign 201 level (CE00619-3, Advanced Pro Tools Techniques, or equivalent)
Module Resources
University Pro Tools HD Studios.
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 Indicative Content
The objective of the module is to consolidate and develop a professional operator-level understanding and fluency with Pro Tools in a contemporary studio environment. There will therefore be extensive study of techniques and workflows including recording and overdubbing, professional editing techniques, mixing (including advanced surround mixing) and automation, and advanced MIDI. Furthermore, detailed study will be undertaken of session preparation; interaction with other applications using OMF and AAF; interaction with servers and networks; synchronisation with external devices and technologies; delivery formats; and documentation considerations (metadata, EDL).
Module Additional Assessment Details
70% practical exam and 30% in-course assessment (report)
A two hour practical exam (70%) assessing learning outcomes 2 and 3. A 1500 word report (30%) assessing learning outcome 1 documenting the group work undertaken for the module.
The practical exam will take place in the university Pro Tools HD studios.
A two hour practical exam (70%) assessing learning outcomes 2 and 3. A 1500 word report (30%) assessing learning outcome 1 documenting the group work undertaken for the module.
The practical exam will take place in the university Pro Tools HD studios.
Module Learning Strategies
3 hours per week. Lectures and interactive laboratory/demonstration sessions.
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