MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5745 Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2020 Fall Last Admit Term: 2022 Summer Award: CCL Total Credits: 23 CIP Code: 50.0913	Primary College: Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: Shared Program Availability: MC, SC Field of Interest: Visual and Performing Arts Instructional Council: Music (41) GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, 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 Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Disc Jockey Techniques II is designed to prepare students for entry level 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. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Disc Jockey Techniques is also available.

Required Courses

MHL204 Hip-Hop Music and Culture 3
MUC109 Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright 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
MUC197 Live Sound Reinforcement I 3
MUC293 Self Promotion for Music 1

Credits: 23

Restricted Electives
	Credits: 0

General Electives
	Credits: 0

Learning Outcomes
1. Analyze the values and ethics that influence the creation of a live performance event. (MHL204, MUC109, MUC135, MUC137, MUC138, MUC139, MUC197, MUC293) 2. Develop and demonstrate the technical skills required for a successful Disc Jockey performance or production. (MUC135, MUC136, MUC137, MUC138, MUC139, MUC197) 3. Demonstrate interpersonal and collaborative skills to build relationships and network with clients, colleagues, and organizations. (MHL204, MUC109, MUC135, MUC136, MUC137, MUC138, MUC139, MUC197, MUC293) 4. Develop opportunities for leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the music industry. (MUC109, MUC135, MUC136, MUC137, MUC138, MUC139) 5. Critically analyze and synthesize musical content for social, cultural, aesthetic, and historical significance. (MHL204, MUC109, MUC135, MUC136, MUC138, MUC137, MUC139) 6. Evaluate and apply marketing strategies to build a brand (e.g., advertising, social media campaigns, public relations, interactive media, digital media). (MUC109, MUC135, MUC138, MUC139, MUC293) 7. Interpret and explain intellectual property law, rights management, publishing, licensing, and contracts. (MHL204, MUC109, MUC135, MUC137, MUC139, MUC293) 8. Apply common business practices used in the entertainment industry. (MUC109, MUC135, MUC138, MUC139, MUC197, MUC293) 9. Demonstrate self-reliance, problem solving skills, and the ability to work independently. (MHL204, MUC109, MUC135, MUC136, MUC137, MUC138, MUC139, MUC197, MUC293) 10. Use effective written, oral, and visual communication skills for diverse audiences and a variety of purposes. (MHL204, MUC109, MUC135, MUC136, MUC137, MUC138, MUC139, MUC197, MUC293)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 28, 2019

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.