Unit Award Scheme

105650 CD DJING: BASICS (UNIT 3)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	at least four elements of the structure of a song, eg verse, chorus, intro, break, drop, outro, bridge	Summary sheet
2	how the structure of a song contains suitable places to start or end DJ mixes	Summary sheet
3	at least four genres of music	Summary sheet
4	three key differences between two of the chosen genres	Summary sheet
experienced
5	listening to at least two DJ mixes which include beat-matched songs blended with respect to their structure and phrasing	Summary sheet
6	taking part in a discussion about a) setting up CDJs b) firmware c) how to turn on the equipment	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
7	attach a speaker system to the CD DJ equipment so playback can be heard	Summary sheet
8	use the CD DJ equipment to notice if a song is too quiet/loud and alter gain/trim using PFL meters before playback through speakers	Summary sheet
9	use the headphones to prepare all elements of a mix without the audience hearing it	Summary sheet
10	use the CD DJ equipment to plan and record a three song mix which respects the musical structure of all the songs, including at least two of the following styles of mix: beatmatch, scratch/stutter in, fx/eq mix/ cut, loop, hot cue edit, drop ins, scratch or stutter out.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 15 February 2017Level - Level Two