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COMM 326 ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION - 3 semester hours
F, Sp
Prerequisites: COMM-205, and either COMM-311 or COMM-351
COMM 331 AUDIO PRODUCTION - 3 semester hours
F, Sp
The study and practice of basic concepts, skills, and techniques involved in audio for broadcast and recording
studios. Emphasis is on equipment skills, especially digital audio editing and audio console controls. The
class also covers announcing techniques and writing for broadcast. This course lays the foundation for the
audio component of video production and digital editing techniques.
Prerequisites: COMM-201, COMM-202, and
COMM-205; open to non-majors, with permission of the instructor.
COMM 335 – PRO TOOLS 101 - 3 semester hours
F, Sp, Su
This course takes a comprehensive approach to learning the fundamentals of Pro Tools HD, Pro Tools
LE, or Pro Tools M-Powered systems. The student will learn to build sessions that include multi-track
recordings of live instruments, MIDI sequences, software synthesizers and samplers, and audio looping
recording, editing, and mixing.
Prerequisites: COMM-202 or basic computer knowledge including the ability to use a keyboard,
mouse and an Apple or Windows based operating system.
COMM 336 – PROTOOLS 110 - 3 semester hours
F, Sp, Su
Tools system in a home studio environment. In addition to recording and editing, the student will learn the
essentials of automation and will work with both audio and MIDI. Hands on experience will be gained
the Pro Tools 101 book and passing the Avid Pro Tools 101 test.
COMM 337 – PRO TOOLS 201 - 3 semester hours
F, Sp, Su
Pro Tools system in a professional studio environment. Students will be introduced to professional Pro
Tools HD systems as well as control surfaces. Students will go into greater depth into concepts such as
automation, editing, mixing and session management. Experience will be gained through a series of class
Prerequisites: COMM-335
engineering experience.
COMM 338 - PRO TOOLS 210M - 3 semester hours
F, Sp, Su
sophisticated Pro Tools system in a professional environment with a focus on music. Students are exposed
to a number of music production techniques including interacting with external MIDI devices, loop editing,
Prerequisites: COMM-335 ProTools 101, COMM-336 ProTools 110, and
364