Projects

Offering one off courses in industry specific computer software to up-skill staff as part of their CPD (Continuing Professional Development).

WHO IS IT FOR?: Organisations that wish to offer CPD opportunities to staff in industries where technology, legislation or practice develops quickly and where employees must be up-to-date with the latest developments.

CASE STUDY: Led by Southampton Solent University this project involved creating sessions in music software ‘Pro Tools’ and was offered to college tutors, university lecturers and school teachers who teach music technology related subjects.

ABOUT: The music industry is constantly changing and so is the technology and tools that are used, so anyone in this industry or teaching subjects related must regularly update their skills accordingly. Southampton Solent University (SSU) recently gained Digidesign Accreditation this was seen as an opportunity to offer courses on Pro Tools, a popular industry recognised software suite used to record, mix, edit and compose sound.The courses were not only organised for teachers, they were also for industry employers who wanted to up-skill.

CONTACT: Louise Bates at louise.bates@solent.ac.uk

Dissemination Pack

The following documents have been created to provide information about this project and assist anyone who is considering running the project at their organisation.

Project dissemination pack document (pdf)

Supporting documents

Pro Tools course report (pdf)

Model Pro Tools questionnaire (pdf)

Questionnaire results (pdf)

Model Pro Tools 101 training invitation (pdf)

Model Pro Tools 101 second invitation (pdf)

Supporting video evidence

These film clips are from an interview with Project Leader Louise Bates and Project Assistant Nicola King.

What is Pro Tools 101? (20 sec)

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How did you decide on the length of the course? (25 sec)