Short Courses

Our Short Courses are a great way to prepare for our Audio in Media programme and also very popular among home recordist and musicians alike. They provide a great balance of theoretical and hands-on training.

For a description of each course and registration please click below.

• + Pro Tools Fundamentals I (ED-PT101) »
  • 2 Evenings Per Week (7 Classes)
  • 6:00 PM to 9:00PM (20 Hours)
  • $545.00 CAD (Save 5% Bundled with ED-PT110, ED-MET, or ER-SR)
  • Class Size: Maximum 5
  • Next Start Date: New Course Offering To Be Announced
  • Location: ED (Exchange District) Campus - 245 McDermot Ave. 4th Floor
    
    
  • Prerequisite to Pro Tools 110
  • No experience with Avid Pro Tools software is required
  • A working knowledge of Windows or macOS operating systems
  • Basic audio recording knowledge is recommended but not necessary
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  This course introduces fundamental Pro Tools concepts and principles, covering everything needed to complete a basic Pro Tools project, from initial setup to final mix-down.

  Students also learn to build sessions that include multi-track recordings of MIDI sequences and virtual instruments. Hands-on exercises and projects introduce essential techniques for creating sessions, recording and importing audio and MIDI, editing session media, navigating sessions and arranging media on tracks, and using basic processing and mixing techniques to finalise a production.

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  • + Pro Tools Fundamentals II + User Certification (ED-PT110) »
    • 2 Evenings Per Week (8 Classes)
    • 6:00 PM to 9:00PM (24 Hours)
    • $655.00 CAD (Save 5% Bundled with ED-PT101)
    • Class Size: Maximum 5
    • Next Start Date: March 13, 2023 - April 5, 2023
    • Location: ED (Exchange District) Campus - 245 McDermot Ave. 4th Floor
      
      
    • Prerequisite Pro Tools 101 (PT101)
    • Completion of the Pro Tools Fundamentals I (ED-PT101) course
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    This course expands upon the basic principles taught in the Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101) course and introduces the core concepts and techniques students need to competently operate a Pro Tools system running mid-sized sessions.

    Students learn to build sessions designed for commercial purposes and improve the results of their recording, editing, and mixing efforts. The hands-on exercises provide experience setting up sessions, importing media, working with digital video, spotting sound effects, using loop recording and MIDI Merge techniques, working with virtual instruments, warping with Elastic Audio, applying Real-Time Properties, creating clip loops, applying signal processing, using automation, and using submixes and track groups to simplify a final mix.

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    • + Mixing & Editing Techniques (ED-MET) »
      • 2 Evenings Per Week (6 Classes)
      • 6:00 PM to 9:00PM (18 Hours)
      • $495.00 CAD (Save 5% Bundled with ED-PT101, ED-MET, or ER-SR)
      • Class Size: Maximum 5
      • Next Start Date: New Course Offering To Be Announced
      • Location: ED (Exchange District) Campus - 245 McDermot Ave. 4th Floor
        
        
      • Experience with Pro Tools or equivalent DAW recommended.
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      This course introduces students to contemporary mixing & editing techniques in music production using the industry standard Pro Tools software. Topics include; mixing concepts, internal 'in the box' signal routing, automation, signal processors, and signal processing techniques.

      On completion of this course, students will learn the steps in creating an efficient mix session and complete a full mix of their chosen material.

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      • + Music Creation with Ableton (ED-MCA) »
        • 2 Evenings Per Week (8 Classes)
        • 6:00 PM to 9:00PM (24 Hours)
        • $655.00 CAD (Save 5% Bundled with any Part-Time Course / Save 10% Bundled with both ED-MPA & ED-IMA)
        • Class Size: Maximum 4
        • Next Start Date: New Course Offering To Be Announced
        • Location: ED (Exchange District) Campus - 245 McDermot Ave. 4th Floor
          
          
        • Prerequisite to Music Production with Ableton (ED-MPA)
        • No experience with Ableton Live software is required
        • A working knowledge of Windows or macOS operating systems
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        This course delivers an introduction to this ever popular program which will open up new possibilities and change the way you think about making music.

        On completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic musical elements such as rhythm, harmony, tempo, timbre, form, structure, and the Ableton Live software workflow.

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        • + Studio Recording (ER-SR) »
          • 2 Evenings Per Week Tuesday & Thursdays (8 Classes)
          • 6:30 PM to 9:30PM (24 Hours)
          • $745.00 CAD (Save 5% Bundled with ED-PT101 or ED-MET)
          • Class Size: Maximum 4
          • Next Start Date: New Course Offering To Be Announced
          • Location: Erin Campus - 1588 Erin Street
            
            
          • No Prerequisite
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          Our most popular part-time offering, this course delivers a comprehensive introduction to the studio production workflow. Topics covered include; Consoles, Signal Flow, Microphones, Recording Techniques and basic Mixing.

          On completion of this course, students will learn the tools and basic setup to successfully conduct a recording session.

          Download PDF» ER-SR Registration Form

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