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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Digital DJ Performance Techniques
Course: MUC137

First Term: 2012 Spring
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Covers the skills required for live performance employing digital media with an emphasis on programs such as Serato Scratch Live and Ableton Live.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and describe the four major DJ performance types. (I)
2. Explain and demonstrate proper control room environment. (II)
3. Describe and perform various blending styles. (III)
4. Explain and demonstrate the use of various digital interfaces. (IV)
5. Explain and demonstrate how to prepare for programming a performance. (V)
6. Explain and create various components of an Artist/DJ image. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. The Four Major Performance Types
   A. Club DJ
   B. Rave DJ
   C. Scratch DJ
   D. Laptop DJ
II. Control Room Environment
   A. Lights
   B. Sound
   C. Booth
   D. Video
III. Blending Styles
   A. Basic Four-Count Intro
   B. Mixing in Key
   C. Quick Mix
   D. Smooth Blends
   E. Edit Mixing
   F. Glitching
   G. Fading
   H. Effects
IV. Digital Interfaces
   A. Serato
   B. Torq
   C. Ipod Mixing
   D. Ableton Live
      1. Song Mixing
      2. Song Creation
V. Preparation for Programming a Performance
   A. Knowing the Crowd
   B. Knowing the Music
VI. Developing as an Artist/DJ
   A. The Role of the DJ
      1. Remixer
      2. Promoter
      3. Artist
   B. Creating an Artist/DJ Image
      1. Creating a Name
      2. Creating a Unique Style
      3. Flyers
      4. Venues
      5. Creating a CD
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  5/24/2011

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