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Digital Audio Workstation I (DAW I)
Course: MUC111

First Term: 2013 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3.0 Credit(s)   5.0 Period(s)   4.4 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Use of digital mixing and automation software in conjunction with editing and recording. Includes computer operation, troubleshooting, and file management.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Perform basic operation of the Macintosh operating system. (I)
2. Execute file management procedures and techniques. (II)
3. Install the Pro Tools LE system. (III)
4. Identify and navigate the basic views and operations of Pro Tools (IV)
5. Execute basic editing and transport commands. (V)
6. Create audio recordings from both the analog and digital inputs of the hardware. (VI)
7. Demonstrate selection and playback techniques. (VII)
8. Identify separated and captured regions and memory locations. (VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Introduction to Mac Operating System
   A. Windows
   B. Desktop
   C. Control strip
   D. Menu bar
   E. Icons
   F. Aliases
   G. Application menu switcher
   H. Quitting applications
   I. Sleeping, restarting, shutting down
II. File Management
   A. View Options
      1. Icons
      2. List
      3. Buttons
   B. View option preferences
   C. Creating new folders
   D. Moving and copying items
   E. Deleting files
   F. Saving files
   G. Finding files
   H. Using hard drives
      1. Optimizing, formatting, and partitioning
      2. Calculating file size
III. Pro Tools LE Installation
   A. System overview
      1. Hardware
      2. Software
   B. System requirements
      1. RAM requirements
      2. Software requirements
      3. OMS
   C. Installation
      1. PC Card
      2. Software
IV. Navigation Basics
   A. Session setup
      1. Timeline
      2. Sample rate
      3. Bit depth
   B. Edit window
      1. Playlists
      2. Edit modes and edit tools
      3. MIDI-group-track lists
      4. Location indicator
      5. Grid nudge
      6. Audio region list
   C. Mix window
      1. Inserts view
      2. Sends view
      3. Track level meter
      4. Input/output view
      5. Mix groups/group identification
      6. Fader/pan
      7. Record enable, solo, mute butt
V. Using the Edit Tools
   A. Edit tools
      1. Selector tool
      2. Grabber tool
      3. Zoomer
      4. Trimmer
      5. Scrub
      6. Smart tool
      7. Pencil
   B. Common key commands
      1. Space bar
      2. Return key
      3. Option-return key
      4. Tab key
      5. Option + tab key
      6. Option + action
      7. Option shift + action
      8. Option + click
      9. Command click
   C. Transport/locator
      1. Current location indicator
      2. Big counter
      3. Transport window
VI. Making an Audio Recording
   A. Destructive versus non-destructive
   B. Loop record
   C. Punch record
   D. Auto versus input only monitor
   E. Analog/digital inputs
   F. File versus regions
   G. Grouping tracks
   H. Importing audio
VII. Selecting/Playback of Audio
   A. Selector
   B. Scrubber
   C. Data indicator
   D. Arrow/tab keys
   E. Looping playback
VIII. Creating Regions Memory Locations
   A. Capture regions
   B. Separate regions
   C. Heal a separation
   D. Use memory location
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: April 23, 2013

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