Unit Award Scheme

105649 CD DJING: BASICS (UNIT 2)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

shown knowledge of

1the names and functions of three controls on the CD DJ equipment, eg crossfader, pitch control, bass pot, cue button, master tempo button, track searchSummary sheet
2two safety concerns when using CD DJ equipment, eg no liquids nearby, wires are neat and do not create tripping hazardsSummary sheet
3how many beats are in a bar of dance musicSummary sheet
4a definition of BPM and tempoSummary sheet

acquired an understanding of

5what a musical phrase isSummary sheet

demonstrated the ability to

6count to the pulse of musicSummary sheet
7confirm that a song is at a suitable cue point by using headphones onlySummary sheet
8use CD 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 inSummary sheet
9use the pitch/tempo fader and nudging on CD DJ equipment to match the tempo of two songs and produce a beat-matched fade mix which respects the phrasing of both songsSummary sheet
10repeat the mix in outcome 9 with a scratch or stutter inSummary sheet
11repeat the mix in outcome 9 with a cut mix instead of a fadeSummary sheet
12repeat the mix in outcome 9 but use FX or EQ in combination with own fade.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 15 February 2017Level - Level One