Pro Tools Music & Post Production Expert Certificate

The Pro Tools Music Production Expert Program trains students to operate a Digidesign Pro Tools System at a professional, fast-paced music environment at an above-average skill level.

Required Classes

• Pro Tools 101: 2-day class
• Pro Tools 110: 3-day class
• Pro Tools 201: 2-day class
• Pro Tools 210M: 3-day class
• Pro Tools 210P: 3-day class
• Pro Tools 310M: 3-day class
• Pro Tools 310P: 3-day class

Citation of Textbooks (all included):

• Pro Tools 101: 4th Edition
• Pro Tools 110: 4th Edition
• Pro Tools 201: 4th Edition
• Pro Tools 210M: 4th Edition
• Pro Tools 210P: 4th Edition
• Pro Tools 310M: 3rd Edition
• Pro Tools 310P: 3rd Edition

Successful students will be able to

• Understand the Pro Tools File System, Navigation, and Display
• Understand the Differences Between Pro Tools Workstations
• Manage Pro Tools Sessions
• Record, Edit, Mix, Process, and Deliver Audio Using a Variety of Advanced Methods
• Use Fades, Signal Processing Plug-ins, and Automation
• Work with MIDI Tools
• Operate Control Surfaces for Music & Post Applications
• Understand Synchronization of External Gear with Pro Tools
• Post Editing and File Formats
• Digital Picture Integration
• Understand the Basics of Surround Sound
• Focus on Avid Picture
• Understand Collaboration options, functionality and techniques, including DigiDelivery and sharing Pro Tools sessions with others

*For More Details on the Topics Covered & Taught, See Individual Class.

Exam Requirements for Certification

Upon successful completion of these classes, the student will qualify to take the computer class exams for the 101, 110, & 201 classes. Once these exams are passed, the student will be eligible to take the Digidesign Pro Tools Music & Post-production Operator exams. Once Operator Level Certified, student will be eligible for the Digidesign Pro Tools Expert Exam. The Expert Exam is broken into two parts: a computer class exam and a hands on proficiency exam. To become Expert Certified in both music & post-production you must pass 2 expert exams. Exams are scheduled by appointment once required classes are completed. Hands on Exam fee not included.

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Class Length

19 days
(152 course hours)

Prerequisites

Basic Computer Skills Required. Any Background in Digital Audio is Helpful.

Next Start Date

March 1st, 2010

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Equipment

Each student will be provided with a Pro Tools workstation for use during lecture/demonstration time. A Pro Tools Workstation consists of a computer, Pro Tools Software, Digidesign Hardware (LE or HD) various computer plug-ins, a MIDI Controller, and Headphones. A Pro Tools HD system will be provided and may be shared by up to 2 students for exercise projects in the 200 class series. A Pro Tools HD system, control surface, and other Digidesign Hardware will be provided for exercise projects in the 300 class series. Avid Media Station will be provided for use in the post-production Classes.