NCFE DJ skills
Course
In Sheffield
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Sheffield
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Class hours
90h
This portfolio based course is delivered in three sections. DJ skills focuses on how the equipment works, how to set it up, cueing records, beat-matching and mixing techniques. Individuals will record a final mix, which they can take away to start promoting themselves. The music production section is an introduction to making dance/electronic music on a computer, using Logic Audio. The DJ Industry section looks at how to get gigs, promotion, copyright issues and self employment. Course content includes: DJing. Dance music production. Understanding the DJ industry. Suitable for: The course is suitable for beginners and proficient DJs alike. Classes are taught in groups of similar abilities - in groups of 6.
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About this course
At least 16 years old on 31st August 2009.
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Course programme
Audio Recording & Music Technology Courses
Develop skills in creating and producing music using industry standard software packages. These short courses give a valuable introduction to music technology and/or audio recording plus you'll get valuable knowledge on how to operate in the music industry.
NCFE DJ skills
This portfolio based course is delivered in three sections.
DJ skills focuses on how the equipment works, how to set it up, cueing records, beat-matching and mixing techniques. Individuals will record a final mix, which they can take away to start promoting themselves.
The music production section is an introduction to making dance/electronic music on a computer, using Logic Audio.
The DJ Industry section looks at how to get gigs, promotion, copyright issues and self employment.
Course content includes
• DJing
• Dance music production
• Understanding the DJ industry
Qualification
NCFE Level 2 Award in Music Technology (DJ Mix Skills)
Course Length
90 hours
Software Used
Apple Logic 8
Suitable For
The course is suitable for beginners and proficient DJs alike. Classes are taught in groups of similar abilities - in groups of 6.
Entry Requirements
At least 16 years old on 31st August 2009
Dates
Course Code: RT91DJS4
Start date - 06 January 2010
End date - 01 April 2010
Course Code: RT91DJS3
Start date - 06 January 2010
End date - 11 March 2010
Course Code: RT91DJS6
Start date - 21 April 2010
End date - 15 July 2010
Course Code: RT91DJS5
Start date - 21 April 2010
End date - 04 June 2010
Course Fees - ensuring that you pay the lowest fees
Standard Fee
The standard course fee is 300 GBP. To be eligible for the standard fee you must:
• Be aged 16 and over
• Currently reside in the UK
• Have resided in UK for at least 3 years
If you are not eligible for the standard fee, you will have to pay the full cost of the course.
Concessionary Fee
You will only have to pay 15 GBP to register for the course, if you fulfil the residency criteria above and at least one of the following applies to you.
• Job Seekers Allowance
• Asylum seekers or refugees in receipt of the equivalent of income tested benefit
• Income support
• Housing Benefit
• Council Tax Benefit
• Working Tax Credit with a household income of less than 15,050 GBP
• The unwaged dependents of those listed above
NCFE DJ skills