Pro Tools 101: Introduction to Pro Tools

ACADEMY FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION @RP Republic Polytechnic (RP) provides a conducive learning environment for students and adult learners. The Continuing Education and Training arm of RP, the Academy for Continuing Education @RP (ACE@RP) offers various specialised skills and executive courses for aspiring professionals.

Executive Programme: Science and Technology Pro Tools 101: Introduction to Pro Tools Course Dates

: 16 to 18 Jun 2014

Course Duration

: 18 hours, 3 days, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Course Venue

: Republic Polytechnic Campus

Course Fees (incl GST)

: S$725.00 (exclud. GST) per participant* *SDF funding available for company-sponsored participants

For more advanced Pro Tools courses: Pro Tools 110: 10 to 12 September 2014 (Wed - Fri); S$800.00 per participant Pro Tools 201: 1 to 3 October 2014 (Wed - Fri); S$900.00 per participant

COURSE SYNOPSIS The Pro Tools 101: Introduction to Pro Tools covers basic Pro Tools principles, giving you everything you need to complete a Pro Tools project, from initial set up to final mixdown. This course focuses on Pro Tools software and covers a multitude of new functions and feature enhancements. Whether your project involves recording of live instruments, MIDI sequencing of software synthesisers, or audio editing or region looping, this course will equip you the basic skills to succeed. Pro Tools 101 is more than just an introductory course – it is a thorough exploration of the essential skills of being a Pro Tools user. Participants can expect a highly engaging and participative training programme that leverages on the innovative use of Digital Audio Workstations.

TARGET AUDIENCE This programme is suitable for anyone who is keen to gain substantial exposure and hands-on knowledge on Avid’s Pro Tools platform. This programme is particularly relevant for music or post production students, professionals and hobbyists.

COURSE EXPERIENCE • Exposure and use of RP’s state-of-the-art facilities

and environment. This includes various laboratories in the School of Technology for the Arts.

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Laboratory tours and demonstrations can be conducted to enhance participants’ exposure and awareness of the setup and components of an audio production facility.

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Avid’s tools and platforms will be used throughout the delivery of this course. Participants can expect to actively experience a variety of audio equipment and software instruments associated with Pro Tools. These tools will be set up and hosted within RP to allow participants access to resources, like active monitors, MIDI controllers and audio interfaces to achieve the learning objectives in the programme.

CERTIFICATION The Pro Tools 101 certificate is recognised internationally in developed countries and is the first of several certificate level exams associated with the operation of Pro Tools software and hardware systems.

DISCOVER. TRANSFORM. ACHIEVE

COURSE OUTLINE

Day 3

Day 1

Basic Mixing Techniques

Programme Welcome General Audio Concepts • Frequency and Amplitude • Sample Rates and Bit-Depth • Red Book Audio CD Specifications • Digital Audio Transfer • Terms and Acronyms Background Information and Introduction to Pro Tools • System Information - Power-up sequence • HD/LE/M-Powered Comparison

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Signal Flow Using Memory Locations Plug-ins

Finishing Your Work • Bounce to Disk Music Hands-on Project - Participants are expected to apply their understanding of audio and MIDI sequencing to complete a hands-on project. Course Completion, Examination, and Certificate Option

Getting inside Pro Tools

Conclusion and Post-Course Administration

Understanding the Various Functions and Interface

Examination Policy • Examination Attempts: Students are given two attempts at the online examination for the course they have completed.

Create Your First Session • Files and Hierarchy • Opening a Session • Saving Session • Configuring Your System • Primary Windows • Tracks • Rulers • Menu General Rules

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Examination Grade: Avid sets a 90% passing grade on each of the online examinations. Once a passing grade is achieved, you are then eligible to proceed to the next level of Avid Training and Education Program.

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Examination Location: All Avid examinations must be taken at an Authorised Avid Training Partner facility, Avid Certified Training Location (ACTL) Republic Polytechnic, Singapore.

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Examination Environment: All examinations are to be taken under full examination conditions. Students are not allowed to refer to books and/or devices.

Day 2 Making Your First Audio Recording Recording - Creating a Click Track - Starting a Recording • Editing - Playback - Edit Modes - Edit Tools - Making Selections - Undo Importing Media into Your Session • Audio • Video

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Making Your First MIDI Recording • MIDI Specifications • MIDI Signal Flow • Avid Virtual Instruments • MIDI Defaults • HD/LE/M-Powered Comparison Selecting and Navigating • Basic Shortcuts

POST COURSE SUPPORT The course also includes a short revision session for those who may have failed their first attempts to pass the certification exam.

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9:00am - 12:30pm 2:00pm - 5.30pm (9:00am - 12:30pm on eve of Major Public Holidays*)

Saturdays, Sundays Closed and Public Holidays *Major Public Holidays refer to New Year’s Day, Chinese New year and Christmas Day

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