MUS-1420 Digital Audio Workstation DAW (Pro Tools)

Credits 3
This course will expose the student to the processes of recording and editing digital audio, MIDI data, plugin instruments, mixing in the box and exporting to a permanent recording destination.
Prerequisite(s): MUS-1000, and MUS-1500 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Corequisite(s): MUS-1440.
Course Outcomes

Set up a new project template with appropriate tracks and routing in a DAW
Demonstrate knowledge of signal flow within the software and routing alternatives
Demonstrate the application of the different file types and their uses and functions in a DAW
Demonstrate the appropriate use plug-in effects and instruments with proper system management in a DAW
Demonstrate keyboard short cuts to streamline work flow
Demonstrate proper hard drive and file storage management