2009 Course Handbook
MUS311: Digital Music Practice; Mixing and DJ-ing
This unit builds practical skills to mix music for a live audience. Lectures and workshops develop the techniques necessary for DJ-ing and laptop performance across a variety of musical styles such as hip hop, dance, ambient and experimental electronica. Students have a choice of specialising in vinyl and/or CD DJ-ing and are introduced to Ableton Live software as a tool for laptop performance. Guest artists host lecture/workshops in their areas of expertise. This unit caters to a variety of skill levels with both beginning and advanced students welcome.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 2 |
| When Offered: | D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Maro Kassis |
| Prerequisites: | 40cp |
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| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Media, Music and Cultural Studies |
Timetable Information
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