MTEC 70G: PRO TOOLS 310P-AVID CERTIFICATION
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2022 |
| Units: | 4 |
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
- Configure and troubleshoot Pro Tools.
- Control Pro Tools with tactile worksurfaces.
- Apply advanced recording and audio import techniques.
- Understand audio format file interchange standards.
- Apply advanced post editing techniques.
- Understand technology for post synchronization.
- Apply advanced signal routing and mixing techniques.
- Understand advanced automation concepts.
Course Content
- Study and analysis of Pro Tools post-production techniques
- Advanced audio post-production workflows (Lec, Lab)
- Audio acquisition techniques in professional audio post studios (Lec, Lab)
- Analog and digital signal processing with hardware and software (Lec, Lab)
- Mixing techniques addressing film and TV industry standards (Lec, Lab)
- Export and manage digital audio file formats maintaining inter-operational cross-platform compatibility (Lec, Lab)
- Professional post studio operations and techniques (Lec, Lab)
- Digital audio editing techniques as applied to audio post-production (Lec, Lab)
Lab Content
Lab content includes topics such as track count, Elastic Audio settings and rendering levels, plug-in and bus considerations, insert tracks and routing, importing and exporting file types, bit rate encoding, bouncing audio to disk, consolidating audio clips, etc. Other items may include subjects such as number of plug-ins per insert track, bus assignments for efficient recording operation, and mastering compression settings.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
a. Classroom with Pro Tools HD system and 16 channel audio interface
b. Tactile control surface
c. Projection system for video and multimedia content
2. When taught via Foothill Global Access:
a. Ongoing access to computer with email software and capabilities
b. Email address
c. JavaScript-enabled internet browsing software
d. Computer with at least 8GB RAM and Pro Tools software
Method(s) of Evaluation
Written assignments that analyze, compare and contrast Pro Tools editing techniques
Hands on demonstration of Pro Tools techniques including keyboard commands and hardware configurations
Tests on mixing, mastering, final delivery methods, theory and techniques as presented in the textbook
Final project delivering completed audio post-production session demonstrating understanding of class material and assignments
Method(s) of Instruction
Lecture presentations that demonstrate advanced operations of Pro Tools in professional audio post-production environments
Classroom discussions that address contemporary equipment configurations and workflows for increased efficiency in audio post-production studio facilities
Group presentations followed by in-class discussion and evaluation
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
Cook, Frank. Pro Tools 310P: Advanced Post Production Techniques. 2016.
Although this text is older than the suggested "5 years or newer" standard, it remains a seminal text in this area of study.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
- Written critiques and analyses of audio post-production projects including film and television soundtracks, video games and internet multi-media.
- Written summaries documenting technical and artistic elements for corresponding submitted assignments and audio projects.
- Written proposals, session logs, learning outcomes and reflections supporting submitted audio post-production works and final master recordings.