Learners could pursue a career as a:

• Wedding DJ
• Club DJ
• Music Festival DJ

This short programme is intended to acquaint learners with the necessary skills that are needed to mix and make demos, and to play to a live crowd. Whether using a digital or vinyl track, a DJ will be able to set the mood, amp up the excitement, and get a crowd rocking! Learners will learn all the technical know-how required as well as advice on how to create their own DJ’ing style and how to make DJ’ing work for them. With tips on equipment essentials, such as turntables, slip mats and needles, headphones, and amplifiers, as well as buying records, CDs, and MP3s, this programme will take learners through the basics of mixing, song structure, building a foolproof set, creating a great demo, and what to do when they finally face a live audience.

Upon successful completion of this programme, the learner will receive the Damelin Short Programme Certificate in Digital DJing.The Certificate in Digital DJing is offered by Damelin and Quality Assured by the Damelin Academic Board.

• Basic computer and sound equipment skills
• A learner must have a keen interest in the world of DJing
• Grade 10