MUSIC 187 - PRO TOOLS I

    Recent Professors
    Jayson Helgeson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.3Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    MUSIC 201
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    MUSIC 187 is an introductory course in the principles and operation of Pro Tools software.Studentslearnaboutfundamentalsoftware configuration, operation, and features from project creation to session completion. Students build skills through hands on Pro Tools projects that include audio and MIDI (musicalinstrumentdigitalinterface)recording, mixing, editing, effects processing, external controllers and the use of virtual instruments. Students use Pro Tools in a varietyofcontextsincludingmusicandpost, multitrack mixing, music production and creation. This course also prepares students for the optional Pro Tools User certification exam in Pro Tools 101 and 110. The certification exam may be taken at the conclusion of the course.
    Usually Held
    Wed 3:30pm–7:00pm