MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3159 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2023 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: AAS Total Credits: 61-65 CIP Code: 50.0913	Primary College: Mesa Community College Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: MC Field of Interest: Visual and Performing Arts Instructional Council: Music GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as: 27-2091 Disc Jockey Except Radio 27-2041.04 Music Composers and Arrangers 27-2042.02 Musicians, Instrumental

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Disc Jockey Techniques program is designed to prepare students for employment as a live-performance disc jockey (DJ). This program is designed to provide the student with the technical skills required for a successful performance or production and to demonstrate an understanding of common business practices in a highly competitive and rapidly changing entertainment industry. There are Certificates of Completion (CCL) in Disk Jockey Techniques I and Disc Jockey Techniques II available.

Learning Outcomes
1. Analyze the values and ethics that influence the creation of a live performance event. (GBS151, HRM145, MHL204, MUC109, MUC110, MUC135, MUC137, MUC138, MUC139, MUC197, MUC293, MUC198, COM225, COM110, CRE101, [FYC]) 2. Develop and demonstrate the technical skills required for a successful Disc Jockey performance or production. (MUC135, MUC136, MUC137, MUC138, MUC139, MUC191, MTC101, MUC192, MUC195, MUC195AA, MUC197, MUC198, MUC237, MAT112, MAT140, MAT141, MAT142) 3. Demonstrate interpersonal and collaborative skills to build relationships and network with clients, colleagues, and organizations. (GBS151, HRM145, MHL204, MUC109, MUC110, MUC135, MUC136, MUC137, MUC138, MUC139, MUC293, MUC195, MUC195AA, MUC197, MUC198, HRM145, [FYC], COM110, COM230, [SB], [SG/SQ]) 4. Develop opportunities for leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the music industry. (GBS151, HRM145, MKT101, MUC109, MUC110, MUC135, MUC136, MUC137, MUC138, MUC139, MUC293, MUC195, MUC195AA, COM230, COM110, COM225) 5. Critically analyze and synthesize musical content for social, cultural, aesthetic, and historical significance. (MHL204, MUC109, MUC110, MUC135, MUC136, MUC138, MUC137, MUC139, MUC191, MTC101, MUC192, MUC195, MUC195AA, MUC237, CRE101, [FYC]) 6. Evaluate and apply marketing strategies to build a brand (e.g., advertising, social media campaigns, public relations, interactive media, digital media). (MKT101, GBS151, MUC109, MUC110, MUC135, MUC138, MUC139, MUC293) 7. Interpret and explain intellectual property law, rights management, publishing, licensing, and contracts. (GBS151, HRM145, MHL204, MUC109, MUC110, MUC135, MUC137, MUC139, MUC293, MAT112, MAT140, MAT141, MAT142) 8. Apply common business practices used in the entertainment industry. (GBS151, HRM145, MKT101, MUC109, MUC110, MUC135, MUC138, MUC139, MUC197, MUC293, MAT112, MUC195, MUC195AA, MUC198, MAT140, MAT141, MAT142) 9. Demonstrate self-reliance, problem solving skills, and the ability to work independently. (GBS151, HRM145, MHL204, MKT101, MUC109, MUC110, MUC135, MUC136, MUC137, MUC138, MUC139, MUC191, MUC197, MUC293, MTC101, MUC192, MUC195, MUC195AA, MUC198, MUC237, COM225, COM230, COM110, CRE101, [FYC], MAT112, MAT140, MAT141, MAT142, [SB], [SG/SQ]) 10. Use effective written, oral, and visual communication skills for diverse audiences and a variety of purposes. (GBS151, HRM145, MKT101, MHL204, MUC109, MUC110, MUC135, MUC136, MUC137, MUC138, MUC139, MUC191, MUC197, MUC293, MTC101, MUC192, MUC195, MUC195AA, MUC198, MUC237, CRE101, COM225, [FYC], MAT112, MAT140, MAT141, MAT142, [SB], [SG/SQ]) 11. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Required Courses

MHL204 Hip-Hop Music and Culture 3
MUC109 Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright 3
MUC110 Music Business: Marketing and Monetization 3
MUC135 Introduction to Disc Jockey Techniques 3
MUC136 Turntablism: The Art of the Scratch DJ 3
MUC137 Digital DJ Performance Techniques 3
MUC138 Disc Jockey Laboratory 1
MUC139 Introduction to Emcee-Rapping Techniques 3
MUC191 Electronic Music I 3
MUC197 Live Sound Reinforcement I 3
MUC293 Self-Promotion for Music 1

+ COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR
COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR
COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3

FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3

MKT101 Introduction to Public Relations (3) OR
HRM145 Events Management (3) OR
GBS151 Introduction to Business (3) 3

Credits: 36-38

Restricted Electives
Students should choose six (6) to nine (9) credits from the following list of courses to complete the minimum total program credits required for this degree. MTC101 Introduction to Music Theory 3 + MUC192 Electronic Music II 3 MUC195 Studio Music Recording I (3) OR MUC195AA Studio Music Recording I (3) 3 + MUC198 Live Sound Reinforcement II 3 + MUC237 Electronic Dance Music Production 3	Credits: 6-9

General Electives
None	Credits: 0

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 16-21

General Education Core	Credits: 9-14

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL(3) AND ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 0
Met by COM110 or COM225 or COM230 in the Required Courses area.

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment 0-3

Mathematics	Credits: 3-5
+ MAT112 Mathematical Concepts and Applications (3) OR + MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR Higher level course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-5) 3-5

General Education Distribution	Credits: 7

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 0
Met by MHL204 in the Required Courses area.

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences area. 3

Natural Sciences	Credits: 4
Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area. 4

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.