Central Arizona College

EIT 151 Digital Audio Workstation

Credit Hours: 3
Effective Term: Fall 2010
SUN#: None
AGEC: None

Credit Breakdown: 2 Lectures, 3 Labs
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A/F
Cross-Listed:

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

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Recommendations: N/A

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Knowledge Level) Describe basic operations of the Macintosh operating system. 2. (Comprehension Level) Summarize the installation of the Pro Tools LE system. 3. (Application Level) Navigate the basic views and operations of Pro Tools. 4. (Application Level) Execute basic editing and transport commands. 5. (Synthesis Level) Create a recording project using Pro-Tools 6. (Application Level) Demonstrate selection and playback techniques.
Internal/External Standards Accreditation
1. Properly apply techniques for the Macintosh operating system which include: startup/shutdown, menu bar, icons, application menu switcher and closing applications. 2. Correctly execute file management procedures and techniques. 3. Specifically explain the components of the Pro Tools installation process which include: hardware/software specifications, Ram/Software requirements, and PC sound card. 4. Correctly navigate session set up, edit and mix window in Pro Tools. 5. Execute edit, common key, and transport commands in Pro Tools. 6. Create quality audio recordings from analog and digital inputs. 7. Correctly demonstrate selection and playback techniques. 8. Properly master a final project to compact disk.