Pro Tools Courses

Study Modules
Duration:
18 months - 48 weeks per year

Price:
£5,832

Hours of study:
part-time / 6 hours delivery per week, plus additional project time

Qualification:
  • SSR Post Certificate
  • Pro Tools 210P (310P optional)
    Location:
    SSR Manchester

    Entry requirements:
    By interview only

    Course start dates:
    Every October/April

    Classes run:
    Evening only

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    The course is divided into 3 phases of graded learning, from beginner level (starting in phase 01) to intermediate and experienced users (starting in phase 02-03). Graduates of this course can expect to have the hard and soft skills necessary for entry into the post production audio industry. Graduates will also be eligible for entry onto higher level Post Graduate Degree training.

    What will I learn?
    This comprehensive course is delivered using both the PC and MAC platforms. The course covers a variety of industry hardware and software including Pro Tools, Avid Media Composer and Final Cut Pro. As well as the technical aspects of the training, the course also focuses on the mechanics of the industry, specific working practices, soft skills and cross disciplinary roles.
      Phase 01 - Introduction to Sound and Video:
    • Sound Engineering Basics, Principles of Sound, Psychoacoustics
    • Studio techniques: Signal flow, Equalisation, Compression, Spatial effects
    • Introduction to Pro Tools (up to 110) / FCP / Avid Media Composer
    • Introduction to film and video (transmission, signal, frame rates, etc.)
    • Introduction to typical post production workflows
    • Practical time: Short projects (advertisements, trailers) – develop basic video and sound editing / recording skills
      Phase 02 - Audio Post Production techniques:
    • Using Pro Tools TDM systems for Foley and ADR recording, track laying and editing.
    • Using ICON consoles for 5.1 surround mixing, Advanced Post Production and Workflows.
    • Further Pro Tools training (up to 210P). Final Cut Pro and Avid Media Composer tuition, ADR theory and practice, Field recording, Sound FX generation (theory / practice). Foley recording (theory / practice), in-depth mixing (theory / practice)
    • Practical time: Medium scale projects (excerpts from TV series, movie sequences) – introduction to the many job roles encountered in typical post production environments (track laying, ADR recording, dubbing, editing, Foley work, etc.).
      Phase 03 - Advanced Audio Post Production:
    • Hardware and software requirements as above, plus access to further advanced studios for recording / mixing / editing. Introduction / access to facilities of our industry partners.
    • Further Pro Tools (up to 310P) / Final Cut Pro / Avid Media Composer tuition
    • Advanced tuition on subjects introduced in Module 02 (ADR, Foley, Mixing, etc.)
    • Industry related practice (large-scale projects, e.g. full TV episodes, documentaries, etc.) – working in teams, project exchange through different stages, working towards tight deadlines. Specific company research and job application.
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