Introduction to Dj'ing Skills and Mixing

Level: One
OCN Credit: 1

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

 

The learner should be able to:

The learner has achieved this outcome because s/he can:

1.

Demonstrate good working practice in the work environment.

1.1

Demonstrate awareness of Health and Safety in the work environment.

1.2

Power up and down safely.

1.3

Handle records and equipment with due care.

2.

Demonstrate an understanding of basic rhythm.

2.1

Repeat rhythm.

2.2

Demonstrate beat structure.

2.3

Demonstrate bar system.

2.4

Demonstrate beats per minute.

3.

Develop their understanding of the structure of music.

3.1

Identify different types of music.

3.2

Describe the differences between types of music.

3.3

Give examples of the differences in types of music.


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4.

Identify different types of equipment needed.

4.1

Set up decks, mixer, amps and speakers.

4.2

Check cabling and connections.

4.3

Identify parts of the deck.

4.4

Identify parts of the mixer.

5.

Use equipment for basic mixing skills.

5.1

Correctly handle and play records.

5.2

Fade in and out using channel faders.

5.3

Find first beat, hold and release correctly.

5.4

Insert sections of other music/sound.

6.

Demonstrate beat mixing skills.

6.1

Find the start point for release of another record.

6.2

Find the start point of the record to be mixed.

6.3

Release the record in sync with the one that is playing.

6.4

Adjust speed of mix.

7.

Record a mix.

7.1

Mix two records and record final version.