Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

$3,895 – $4,495

For Credit: $4495

Not For Credit: $3895

This in-depth practical workshop teaches a range of digital production techniques including recording, editing, mixing, arranging using industry-standard softwares including Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Logic.

Students will build upon the skills developed in the prerequisite course Recording Principles AUD2380T through the practical exploration of a wide range of genres and subgenres and the production of each. After completing this course, students will be familiar with the tools, workflow, and organization techniques used by top producers and electronic artists.

Virtual Classroom Schedule

This course is delivered in a Virtual Classroom format. During classes, you will be able to interact with your instructor and peers in real-time through online tools and course software. The course has an assigned class schedule, evaluation dates, and assignment due dates. All classes are recorded and posted to your course page to review any content you may have missed. To get the most out of this course we strongly recommend you attend all classes. Please check the posted class schedule before you enroll. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our admissions team at admissions@metalworksinstitute.com.

Check The Schedule

Tue 19

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

January 19 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Tue 19

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

January 19 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EST

Tue 26

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

January 26 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Tue 26

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

January 26 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EST

Feb 02

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

February 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Feb 02

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

February 2 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EST

Feb 09

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

February 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Feb 09

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

February 9 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EST

Feb 23

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

February 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Feb 23

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

February 23 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EST

Mar 02

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

March 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Mar 02

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

March 2 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EST

Mar 09

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

March 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Mar 09

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

March 9 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EST

Mar 16

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

March 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Mar 16

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

March 16 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EDT

Mar 23

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

March 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Mar 23

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

March 23 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EDT

Mar 30

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

March 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Mar 30

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

March 30 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EDT

Apr 06

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

April 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Apr 06

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

April 6 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EDT

Apr 13

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

April 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Apr 13

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

April 13 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EDT

Apr 20

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

April 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Apr 20

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

April 20 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EDT

May 04

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

May 4 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

May 04

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

May 4 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EDT

May 11

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

May 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

May 11

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

May 11 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EDT

May 18

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

May 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

May 18

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

May 18 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EDT

May 25

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

May 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

May 25

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

May 25 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EDT

Jun 01

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

June 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Jun 01

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

June 1 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EDT

Jun 08

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

June 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Jun 08

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

June 8 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EDT

Jun 15

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

June 15 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Jun 15

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

June 15 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EDT

Jun 22

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

June 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Jun 22

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

June 22 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EDT

Jul 06

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

July 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Jul 06

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

July 6 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EDT

Jul 13

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

July 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Jul 13

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

July 13 @ 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm EDT

Jul 20

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

July 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Jul 27

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

July 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Aug 03

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

August 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Aug 10

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

August 10 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Aug 17

Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P

August 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Classes for January 2021

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Calendar of Classes

Please Note: Course schedules are subject to change.

About Course Credit

If you choose to take this course for credit, you will be required to attend the instructor-led virtual classes for the course and record your attendance through our Learning Management System (LMS). To receive credit for the course, you must complete all course evaluations and obtain a minimum final grade of 60%. If you enroll in a course for credit, our Registrar's office will schedule a meeting with you to review the For Credit requirements in advance of the course start date. If you choose the Not for Credit option when you enroll, you will still be registered in the same course and have access to all of the same lectures and materials as the For Credit students, but you will not be able to apply the course as a credit towards one of Metalworks Institute's Online Diploma Programs.

Please Note: Credits can only be applied to online diploma programs within 24 months of course completion.

When taken for credit Digital Production Techniques Workshop AUD2270P can be applied towards these associated Diploma Programs:

The Electronic Music Production Major Online Diploma Program is a 16 credit program that requires students to complete the following courses:

Syllabus

All of Metalworks Institute's online courses are divided into learning modules which are outlined below. A more detailed syllabus is provided once students are registered.

Module 1 - Introduction To Digital Audio & Pro Tools

In this learning module, students will be introduced to Pro Tools and its history, the basics of digital audio, analog to digital conversion, and the basic parameters of sound including waveform, frequency, and amplitude.

Module 2 - Starting Pro Tools

Module 3 - Creating & Configuring A Pro Tools Session

Module 4 - Importing & Working With Media In A Pro Tools Session

Module 5 - Working With MIDI In Pro Tools

Module 6 - Selecting & Navigating

Module 7 - Basic Editing Techniques

Module 8 - Basic Mixing Techniques, Automation, & Completing Your Work

Module 9 - Working With I/O Settings

Module 10 - Managing Session Data & Media File

Module 11 - Recording MIDI & Audio

Module 12 - Working With MIDI & Virtual Instruments

Module 13 - Working With Elastic Audio

Module 14 - Editing & Fine-Tuning A Performance

Module 15 - Basic Mixing, Signal Flow, & Effects Processing

Module 16 - Using Automation

Module 17 - Advanced Mixing Techniques & Creating Final Media

Module 18 - Introduction To Electronic Music

Module 19 - Introduction To Jungle and Drum & Bass

Module 20 - Drum & Bass Style Grooves

Module 21 - Contemporary Bass Music

Module 22 - Dub Music: The Birth Of Remix

Module 23 - Trance Music

Module 24 - Trance Subgenres

Module 25 - Techno

Module 26 - House Music

Module 27 - House Subgenres

Module 28 - Electro Music

Module 29 - Rap & Hip Hop

Module 30 - In-Class Exercise: Working With Hip Hop / Rap / Trance / Dancehall

Module 31 - Chill Out, Downtempo, Trip Hop, Ambient, IDM, & Instrumental Hip Hop

Module 32 - DJ Technologies & Performance

Module 33 - Underground Arrangements vs. Pop Arrangements

Module 34 - Assignment: Compose, Program, Record, Edit, Mix, Finalize & Complete Assignment

Requirements

Course Specific Requirements

Prerequisites & Corequisites
Recording Principles AUD2380T is the prerequisite/corequisite for this course. In order to take this course, you must have either already successfully completed Recording Principles AUD2380T or you must enroll in it at the same time.

Required Textbooks & Resources
• None

Suggested Textbooks & Resources
• None

Course-Specific Hardware & Software Requirements

Required Software
• Pro Tools 2020 Software Subscription
• Pro Tools iLok Key or iLok Cloud
• Logic Pro X Software
• Ableton Live 10 Suite Software

Required Hardware
• Apple Laptop Computer

Minimum Requirements:
• Intel® Mac with macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
• 1.4GHz quad core Intel® Core i5 processor
• 8 GB of RAM (minimum)
• 256GB SSD Storage
• Thunderbolt 3 to USB Adapter

• Professional Quality Headphones

General Requirements

Below are the minimum requirements to access and participate in the course environment. Please make sure to also check the Prerequisites, Corequisites and Course-Specific Requirements section above, and ensure your computer meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements for all software needed for your course.

Mac Users
• OS X 10.10
• Yosemite or Higher

PC Users
• Windows 10

All Users
• Latest Version of Google Chrome or Safari
• Microsoft Teams
• Webcam
• Speakers or Headphones
• Internal or External Microphone
• High-Speed Internet Connection

Instructor

Jamie Kidd
Instructor

Toronto musician Jamie Kidd is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and dj with a career encompassing over 15 years of diverse endeavours. An Ableton Live expert, Jamie has been using the software in both live and studio environments since version 1.0. Training from technology innovators Ableton, Apple, and Native Instruments has helped him develop extensive knowledge and a deep understanding of the possibilities these tools can offer musicians and composers.

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Please Note: Instructor(s) is/are subject to change based on availablity.

Questions?

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