Diploma Part 2 – Studio Assistant Certificate

10 weeks. 403 Guided Learning Hours separated into:

• 75 hours of lectures in classroom.
• 328 hours of individual, supervised practical time.

This part of the course includes the Digidesign Pro Tools 110 course and the Apple Logic Pro 101 courses.

Part 2 Course Aim:
The second part of the Diploma course aims to teach candidates the basics of running a recording and mixing session successfully. This includes an overview of advanced audio processing tools (terminology, guidelines, standard practices, workflow and equipment) used with a view to recording and mixing multi-tracked material.

Upon completion candidates should be capable of recording a full band (including drums), either in a controlled studio environment or in a ‘live’ scenario, to an acceptable industry level, and perform a competent mix of this recording to basic expectations.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this part of the course, the candidate should be able to:

• Record a full band (any kind of music) onto a professional, industry standard, analogue Tape Recorder or Digital Audio Workstation, using a variety of quality microphones and microphone techniques, through industry standard recording consoles.
• Perform an Automated Mix of the recording using industry standard tools and practices.
• Align & synchronise a 24 tracks 2” Tape Machine to Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
• Make basic decisions in terms of microphone choice and placement, audio editing and processing.
• Use industry standard DAW’s to perform advanced tasks such as processing and mixing audio.
• Perform basic MIDI programming demonstrating an understanding of musical arrangement pertinent to the style chosen (any style) and basic knowledge of synthesis tools.
• Work on multiple projects towards a deadline and project manage their own time and resources.
• Be organised and methodical under pressure.