MUSC 129
Pro Tools and Music Production (GE)
Catalog Entry
MUSC 129
Pro Tools and Music Production (GE)
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite: MUSC 104, Music Major, or Permission of Instructor
A study of concepts and production techniques used with Pro Tools recording software;
topics include industry-standard session organization, critical listening, understanding
and using effects processors and plug-ins, midi and sound editing, and modern music
production.
Note(s): General Education and Humanistic or Artistic Expression designated course.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
This course offers students an opportunity to obtain skills to function efficiently
and professionally within the Pro Tools software environment and to learn and apply
music production techniques and philosophies, establishing a foundation, and enabling
her or him to work on music production projects. The fast-paced environment will instruct
students in recording techniques and music production through lecture, demonstrations,
recording projects, quizzes, and exams.
1. Session Preparation
a. Creating Session Templates
b. Choosing Appropriate Session Settings
c. Creating Sessions that Meet Industry Standard Guidelines
d. Importing and Exporting MIDI and Audio
2. Recording and Editing
a. Recording Audio
b. Recording Midi
c. Mic Choice and Placement
d. Signal Flow, Levels, and Gain Stages
e. Cut, Copy, Paste, and Creating Fades
3. History of Pro Tools
a. Inventers and Developers
b. Development of multi-track digital recording
c. Hardware Developments
d. Software Developments
4. Understanding Effects and Effects Plug-ins
a. Spectral Processors
b. Time Processors
c. Amplitude Processors
d. Noise Processors
5. Production Philosophy and Techniques
a. Critical Listening
b. Three Dimensions of the Sound Field
c. Creating a spaceDetailed
Description of Conduct of Course
The course will make use of interactive lectures, readings, student projects, and
exams. Students will be required to demonstrate their understanding of course concepts
and principles through exams and projects.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
The student will obtain the skills needed to function within the Pro Tools environment,
enabling her or him to create projects and music productions in Pro Tools.
Assessment Measures
Students will be assessed via their regular attendance, class participation, weekly
assignments, exams, and projects. Students will be required to demonstrate their understanding
of course concepts through exams and completion of class projects.
Other Course Information
Review and Approval
05/2011
March 01, 2021