Course Code	RECA-339
Course Name	Digital Audio Music Production with Protools
Category	Media, Arts and Design
Description	Students will be introduced to industry standard Pro Tools Software often used by many Audio Professionals worldwide. This course will involve an overview of common workflow strategies used during the production process, such as building rhythms, "comping" vocals, editing techniques, routing and session organization. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to: 1. Identify the hardware components of a Pro Tools System 2. Create, open, play, and close a session 3. Identify, operate and customize the Edit and Mix windows 4. Access supporting windows such as the Big Counter and System usage windows. 5. Understand the 4 primary Edit modes: Shuffle, Slip, Spot and Grid 6. Understand the difference between absolute and relative grid behaviour 7. Manipulate clips using standard editing tools 8. Manipulate clips using Clip Gain and Strip Silence 9. Manipulate clips using nudge, mute, lock, duplicate and repeat 10. Utilize Clip Groups to organize complex edits 11. Utilize Playlist editing to 'comp' vocals 12. Manipulate clips using Elastic Audio for loops as well as pitch correction 13. Consolidate clips 14. Organize sessions for clarity using colours, memory locators and Mix/Edit Groups 15. Create a mixer to organize common elements of a song 16. Utilize Send/Returns for shared effects such as Reverb and Delay 17. Create customized routing using the I/O setup window 18. Utilize SIP and AFL/PFL Solo modes 19. Apply plug-in effects to tracks 20. Utilize and edit automation on various track and plug-in parameters 21. Use Playlists to create difference mix versions 22. Create Final Mix files
Notes	Register by phone: 416-289-5300 Register online: https://secure.centennialcollege.ca/webreg/ For more information on this course or any other School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design part-time offerings, please email storyarts.pt@centennialcollege.ca or call 416-289-5000 ext. 52246.
Contact Telephone	416-289-5207
Contact E-mail	ce@centennialcollege.ca
Associated Programs	7670 - RECORDING ARTS
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