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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-24-2011 |
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MUC135
2012 Spring - 9999 |
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3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Occ |
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Introduction
to Disc Jockey Techniques |
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Development of beginning level live-performance disc
jockey techniques. Emphasis on understanding the construction of
industry-formatted dance songs, cueing, segueing/mixing methods, the
relationship of beats per minute to segueing, and programming songs to
entertain a live audience. Covers the history of the live performance DJ and
strategies for soliciting employment in the field. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUC135 may be repeated
for a total of six (6) credits. |
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MCCCD
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MUC135 2012
Spring - 9999 |
Introduction to Disc Jockey Techniques |
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Explain the historical innovations that led to the
evolution of the modern live performance disc jockey. (I) |
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Describe the typical construction of an industry formatted
dance song and how the song's composition relates to segueing. (II) |
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Explain the process of determining a song' s beats per
minute and its relationship to beat mixing and dance music genres. (III) |
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Describe how to cue a song to prepare for a segue with an
industry standard compact disc player and turntable. (IV) |
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Identify and discuss common methods of segueing songs. (V)
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Describe how to program songs to entertain a live, general
audience. (VI) |
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Explain various strategies for soliciting employment as a
live performance disc jockey. (VII) |
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Identify regulations and copyright laws that apply to
production of a demonstration compact disc. (VII) |
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MCCCD
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MUC135 2012
Spring - 9999 |
Introduction to Disc Jockey Techniques |
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I. Live Performance DJ
History A. First wave (1943-1969) B. Second wave (1974-1982) C. Third wave (1985-2001) D. Current period in
historical perspective II. Typical Dance Music
Song Construction A. Song layout in detail 1. Intro 2. Post 3. Verse(s) 4. Chorus/"Hook" 5. Break/Outro B. Segue locations in
industry formatted songs III. Beats Per Minute (BPM)
A. Determining a song's
beats per minute B. Relationship between
beats per minute and beat mixing C. Dance music genres and
beats per minute range IV. Cueing a Song A. Headphones/mixer
cues/volume B. Cueing vinyl C. Cueing compact discs D. Cueing digital software V. Common Types of Disc
Jockey Segues A. Classic volume fade B. Thirty-two-in-and-out
(32-beat segment mix) C. Blend mix (64 or more
beats) D. Slam (dropping it on the
one) E. Scratch and slam (effect
and slam) F. Choosing the appropriate
segue to facilitate music genres VI. Programming A. Programming theories B. Programming general
dance clubs/events 1. Pre-show 2. Show/peak 3. End/after hours C. Programming weddings D. Procuring music and
building a music library VII. Soliciting Employment A. Attitude and
expectations B. Business cards C. Resume or package D. Disc jockey website E. Demonstration compact
disc 1. Mechanical licensing
through Harry Fox Agency (HFA) 2. Compliance with industry
regulations a. American Society of
Composer, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) b. Broadcast Music,
Incorporated (BMI) c. Recording Institute
Association of America (RIAA) d. Copyright laws 3. Demo song selection 4. Demo compact disc
appearance F. Networking G. Disc jockey agents,
publicists, and personal managers |