DJ Techniques

CMAT-533

Students enrolled in this course will develop basic skills using the turntable both as a means of live expression and performance and as a production tool. Weekly practical and experiential exercises will be emphasized. The course traces the historical development of the turntable from its origins through its importance as a major expression of hip-hop culture, and to the turntable's prominence in contemporary music. Artistic, ethical, and legal issues surrounding the use of the turntable will be examined.

A 2-hour class is complemented by a 1-hour lab, so that students can learn about the history, culture and ubiquity of the DJ and turntable techniques, then synthesize and gain practical experience in relevant and current DJ techniques.

Credits
2
Prerequisites
None
Required Of
None
Electable By
CMAT graduate students
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
New York City
Department
CMAT
Course Chair
Arjun Roy
Taught By
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