264 Hours

Subject Description:
Audio Engineering and Studio Techniques combines lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on lab
time to provide the beginning student with a base knowledge of recording procedures, techniques,
and Pro Tools software installation and use. Students will receive instruction in preparation for
Pro Tools 101 and Pro Tools 110 certification.

Subject Hours: 16 credit hours (132 classroom hours, 66 lab project hours)

Performance Objectives:
After completing this class a student should be able to:

Define basic audio terms and concepts.

Describe the differences between the different types of microphones.

Describe the different sections of a mixing console.

Correctly connect and route audio signals through a recording system including microphone
connection, console, monitor system and signal processors.

Describe, connect and use basic signal processors including compressors, gates, EQ,
reverb and delay units.

Use a digital audio workstation to produce a multi-element sound track.
• Completion of Pro Tools Certification exams PTS101 and PTS110.
• Receive a score of 90% or better on Pro Tools 101 and Pro Tools 110 exams.

Prerequisites: None

Required Resources:
Modern Recording Techniques, 7th Edition, Huber & Runstein, ©2010 Pro Tools 101,
Digidesign & Frank D. Cook ©2009, Pro Tools 110, Digidesign & Frank D. Cook ©2009

Instructional Methods: Lecture, Demonstration, Hands-on Lab.

Maximum Students: Instructor Ratio 12:1

Materials and Media References: External Hardrive, CD-R(s) and Note Taking Materials,
Learning Resource Center Resources and Equipment.

Weekly Content Outline (11 week course):
Week 1: Sound Perception and Microphones
Week 2: Analog Consoles, Patch bays and ProTools
Week 3: Effects and Signal Processing, Lab-Signal Processing
Week 4: Pro Tools and Digital Audio Theory
Week 5: Recording Procedures and Techniques
Week 6: Recording Procedures and Techniques
Week 7: Mixing and Automation
Week 8: Pro Tools Configurations and File Management
Week 9: Technical and Maintenance Issues, LRC Project Due
Week 10: MIDI Basics, Reason
Week 11: Review, Skills Tests, and Final Exam

Basis of Grades:
Quizzes: 20%
Projects: 20%
Practical Skills: 20%
Mid-Term Exam: 20%
Final Exam: 20%
A score of 70 on the final Skills Test is required to pass the class.

Class Schedules:

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