Classes Taught

Spring 2027

MUC111 Digital Audio Workstation I (DAW I) 3 Credits

Use of Pro Tools digital audio workstation and essential functions, including audio and Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) recording, editing, processing, mixing, and exporting workflows.

A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MUC195, or MUC195AA, or FMP105, or permission of Instructor.

Course Notes: Uses ProTools. Students must provide their own headphones-contact instructor for additional information. MCC encourages audio production majors to take DAW I concurrently with MUC195 Studio Music Recording I. If you are interested in this option reach out to [email protected] for permission to waive the prerequisite.

General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
11730

TBA
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

Open

5 of 15
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.

Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 11730 The course fee will be waived or refunded so that students can apply it toward purchasing any needed software and/or Ilok.

Equipment requirements listed below are the responsibility of the student to purchase before class begins.
Pro Tools on a Mac or PC that is capable of running it effectively. Pro Tools has 3 versions. Pro Tools Studio or higher is needed for this class. Pro Tools Artist does NOT have the features required to complete all of the assignments.
Pro Tools Studio academic discount is $99.00 1-Year Subscription—Education Pricing, Paid Upfront (Download). For details visit:
https://shop.avid.com/ccrz__ProductDetails?rdp=1654341008129&;;sku=DYNA20002&;

Computer requirements can be found at the https://avid.secure.force.com/pkb/articles/compatibility/Pro-Tools-System-Requirements
Choose to authorize Pro Tools either via cloud license with iLok Cloud or with a physical iLok key.
NOTE: Physical iLOK is preferred as the cloud based version requires an internet connection every time you want the software to run.
ILoks are $49 and can be purchased from Avid and retailers like Guitar Center

While in a live on-line classroom, background sound from speakers can be disruptive and create feedback. Please use headphones as if you were in the DAW Lab on the MCC campus.

External USB or Firewire audio interface preferred
If not external, computer must have a LINE IN and HEADPHONE/SPEAKER out.

Capability to participate in a virtual classroom environment via free, readily available software like Zoom, Webex, or our MCCCD platforms.
Requires a video camera and audio on your computer system.

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