Pro Tools

This subject is not offered in 2015.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
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This subject is an introduction to using Digidesign's Pro Tools software. This course will provide the essential tools to start successfully recording, editing and mixing using Pro Tools. This subject also covers problem solving, computer configuration and equipment and software maintenance.

• to identify key aspects of digital audio recording;
• to develop and apply appropriate Pro tools software handling skills;
• to make effective decisions and solve problems arising from audio recording.

Continuous: Preparation and commitment as demonstrated by performance tasks and/or a regularly updated journal of activities embracing all areas studied (50%) - Hurdle requirement 80% attendance.

Formal: One practical test of approximately 10 minutes duration (50%).

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:

• Exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to the practising musician
• Demonstrate an open and independent attitude towards contemporary cultural developments
• Demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the challenges for the professional musician in the 21st century
• Critically and creatively engage with topics of cultural significance across the broader community
• Work at various levels, both individually and as a team member, in a wide variety of musical environments
• Understand and appreciate how the arts connect with the broader society and culture
• Be prepared to undertake postgraduate study.