Course Overview

From turntables to laptops and beyond, the array of technology at the disposal of the modern DJ is almost endless. An exciting world where hardware and software meet human ingenuity to create genre bending, dance floor shattering performances.

The SCIM DJ facilities are both a tribute to the classic and vintage gear that has defined the history of the profession and a glimpse into the technologies that will shape its future.

Course Details

• Enrolling now for February and April 2012
• Length: 8 weeks
• Lecture Frequency: Twice a week
• Fee: R 3500.00 (incl. VAT)

Course structure and class attendance

The SCIM DJ 101 course runs for a duration of two months (8weeks) long and students can start anytime, space permitting.

Students will attend class twice weekly. One practical lecture and one theory lecture per week. Students will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.

Payment details, pricing and student requirements

The total cost (which includes the registration fee) of the SCIM DJ 101 Course is R3,500.00

Payment deadlines are to be strictly adhered to, and any student who has not submitted their relevant fees by said deadlines will NOT be allowed to attend class.

Additional Benefits for Students

All SCIM students are entitled to a 5% discount from our equipment / record store, aswell as 5% discount should you later decide to enroll for any of our other courses offered at SCIM.

COURSE BREAKDOWN

Practical

• The functionality of a professional turntable CD player
• Cueing and control
• Beat matching
• Using the headphones - monitoring
• Applications and functionality of a professional DJ mixer
• Bars & beats:
• Basic music structure
• Advanced music structure and selection
• Training your ear
• Manipulating the cycles, patterns and sequences within music

Theory

• Knowing your equipment
• Defining and understanding the various styles/genres of music
• Defining and understanding the structure of music
• Understanding and manipulating the mixer
• The responsibilities of a professional DJ
• Guest lecture's from various professional currently working in the industry