Unit Award Scheme

shown knowledge of

1. the names and functions of three controls on a digital DJ controller, eg crossfader, pitch control, bass pot, filter, cue button

2. two safety concerns when using digital DJ equipment, eg no liquids nearby, wires do not create tripping hazards

3. how many beats are in a bar of dance music

4. a definition of BPM and tempo

acquired an understanding of

5. what a musical phrase is

demonstrated the ability to

6. count to the pulse of music

7. confirm that a song is at a suitable cue point by using headphones only

8. use digital DJ equipment to set a cue point on the first beat of a bar and phrase and start from this cue point following a musical count in

9. use the pitch/tempo fader on your digital DJ equipment to match the tempo of two songs and produce a beat-matched fade mix which respects the phrasing of both songs

10. repeat the mix in step 9 with a scratch or stutter in

11. repeat the mix in step 9 with a cut mix instead of a fade

12. repeat the mix in step 9 but use FX or EQ in combination with your fade.