DJ AND ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION A Faculty of Tai Poutini Polytechnic ABOUT MAINZ Make some noise at MAINZ and kick-start your music will have a strong practical focus. You can study at your career. MAINZ has an enviable reputation for its high- own pace with part-time study options available for quality programmes covering all aspects of the music some subjects. industry. When you study at MAINZ, you will join a Our programmes are supported by industry, responsive community of like-minded people dedicated to music. to industry needs and approved by the New Zealand Whether you choose audio engineering, live sound, event Qualifications Authority. MAINZ has campuses in management, music performance or DJ, your learning Auckland Central and Christchurch. PROGRAMME OVERVIEW There has never been a better time to enter the field of being a professional DJ or electronic music producer. It is now a multi-million dollar industry, but also highly competitive. The tutors on DJEMP have a combined total of over 50 years industry experience, and are all still highly active both locally and internationally in the fields of DJing and production. The aim of the one-year, full-time DJEMP programme is to hone your craft in the areas of DJing and production, and ultimately prepare you for life as a self-employed contractor in the music industry. MAKE SOME NOISE 0800 265 526 | www.mainz.ac.nz | fb.com/mainzmusic PROGRAMME INFORMATION A STUDENT WHO HAS COMPLETED DJEMP401 DJEMP TECHNOLOGY THIS PROGRAMME WILL: This course begins by teaching students how to “mix” using • Be able to demonstrate technical skill in a range of DJ styles vinyl records. After these foundation skills are established, and perform solo or as part of a performance group to an we explore the world of mixing music through digital DJing. industry standard Platforms used: Technics turntables, CDJs, DJ controllers, DJ • Have the DJ and communication skills needed to work in a mixers. variety of industry and musical contexts Software used: Serato DJ, Native Instruments Traktor. • Be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of music history and knowledge of basic music theory as it relates to DJing DJEMP402 DJEMP SKILLS and electronic music production This course focuses on the performance side of what it is • Be able to use their understanding of technology related to to be a DJ: Broadcasting & Turntablism. You will focus on their work as a DJ to discuss developments in contemporary broadcast radio and our tutors will show you the essential digital DJ technology skills including: Scratching, Cutting, Beat juggling and much more. • Be able to demonstrate studio, electronic and live music production skills including basic music keyboard skills Platforms used: Technics turntables, CDJs, DJ controllers, DJ and the ability to set up and operate small PA and lighting mixers. systems Software used: Serato DJ, Native Instruments Traktor. • Have basic business skills and a professional attitude to DJEMP403 ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION 1 their music business (including book-keeping and costing) Electronic Music Production 1 shows you the core basics • Be able to demonstrate marketing, communication and self- of using a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). We focus on promotion skills Ableton Live, and within this course you will develop an • Be able to identify health and safety issues in relation to the understanding of the core principles of Ableton Live as DJ Industry and apply safe practice well as developing your skills in relation to MIDI, Drum • Have the skills and knowledge to participate actively in Programming, Sampling and Remixing. the DJ and music industries as full-time or part-time Software used: Ableton Live. professional performers and electronic music producers Other equipment used: Drum machines (Native Instruments and/or move on to further training in the areas of audio Machine, Akai MPC), performance controllers (Akai APC40), engineering, music and event management, or other careers midi keyboards, analog synths and more. in the creative sector • Be able to confidently apply for enrolment in a more DJEMP404 ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION 2 advanced DJ, audio or music programme EMP 2 builds on what has been established in DJEMP403: This is where you will develop your production skills and begin to develop your own body of production work. You will also start to get a deeper understanding of mixing your tracks, processing and effects. Software used: Ableton Live. Other equipment used: Drum machines (Native Instruments Machine, Akai MPC), performance controllers (Akai APC40), midi keyboards, analog synths and more. DJEMP405 MUSIC THEORY This course aims to give producers who may not have traditional music training some basic skills in relation to music theory to help them with their productions. Software used: Ableton Live. MUS403 CONTEMPORARY MUSIC IN CONTEXT This course is aimed towards giving you a wider understanding of the context that music exists in: We will focus on the history of DJ and electronic music, and also look at the unique cultural contexts on music and arts in Aotearoa. MUS404 MUSIC PERFORMANCE 1 This course is aimed towards gearing you up for the world of showcasing yourself in a live performance context. You will look at sound systems and how live PA’s work, before moving on to an end of year showcase of your original electronic music productions in a live context. Software used: Ableton Live. Other equipment used: Drum machines (Native Instruments Machine, Akai MPC), performance controllers (Akai APC40), midi keyboards, analog synths and more. MUS407 MUSIC INDUSTRY STUDIES This course takes a close look at the inner workings of our industry. Our hope is that most of our graduates will go on to be self-employed DJs and producers. This course will give you the skills required to do this: looking at financial planning, taxation, copyright, as well as basic marketing and event planning. This is a taste of what awaits in your Programmes and courses may differ in 2017/2018 subject to NZQA approval. professional life in the music industry. For more information and fee breakdown go to www.mainz.ac.nz.