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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-24-2011 |
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MUC137 2012
Spring - 9999 |
L+L 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Occ |
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Digital DJ
Performance Techniques |
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Covers the skills required for live performance employing digital media with an emphasis on programs such as Serato Scratch Live and Ableton Live. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUC137 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credits. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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MUC137 2012 Spring - 9999 |
Digital DJ Performance Techniques |
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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) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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MUC137 2012 Spring - 9999 |
Digital DJ Performance Techniques |
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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 |