In this advanced 1-credit module, students will learn how to use ProTools to refine their skills in creative sound design for podcast and radio stories. Building on the skills they’ve acquired in the Audio Production Skills Workshop, students will be encouraged to get creative with sound as they explore the possibilities of audio post-production tools in ProTools, including delays, reverb, pitch-shifting and experimental audio processing. This module prepares students to mix, sound design and master their own audio stories and for roles in the audio industry as sound designers for narrative audio. This 5-week module will culminate with each student re-editing, sound designing, mixing and mastering an audio feature story produced by a student in another class.
Pre-requisite – Audio Production Skills Workshop or a spring Advanced Audio Reporting course + permission of director of audio and instructor.
Course outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
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Use ProTools to mix and master multitrack ProTools sessions to a professional standard
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Use advanced plug-ins and effects in ProTools to create professional-quality creative sound design and mixes for narrative audio.
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Demonstrate an understanding of a professional audio post-production workflow and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
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Source music that meets various licensing requirements for broadcast/podcast and demonstrate an understanding of best practices for scoring for narrative audio journalism and documentary.
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Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and ethics of sound design as they apply to journalistic and documentary audio projects.