Ramsey Sulim Higgins

Adjunct Faculty

Performing Arts and Production

Performing Arts and Production

[email protected]

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

MUC135	Introduction to Disc Jockey Techniques					3 Credits
Development of beginning level live-performance disc jockey techniques. Emphasis on understanding the construction of industry-formatted dance songs, cueing, segueing/mixing methods, the relationship of beats per minute to segueing, and programming songs to entertain a live audience. Covers the history of the live performance DJ and strategies for soliciting employment in the field. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
17267	Dobson Campus MU 1	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026	Tu	7:10 PM – 10:00 PM	Closed
17267	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

MUC136	Turntablism: The Art of the Scratch DJ					3 Credits
Covers the skills required in vinyl manipulation; examines the development of turntable techniques and the contributions made by individual turntable artists. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
16940	Dobson Campus MU 1	In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/26/2026 – 12/18/2026	We	5:45 PM – 9:35 PM	Closed

Spring 2027

MUC135	Introduction to Disc Jockey Techniques					3 Credits
Development of beginning level live-performance disc jockey techniques. Emphasis on understanding the construction of industry-formatted dance songs, cueing, segueing/mixing methods, the relationship of beats per minute to segueing, and programming songs to entertain a live audience. Covers the history of the live performance DJ and strategies for soliciting employment in the field. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
11731	Dobson Campus MU 1	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027	Tu	7:10 PM – 9:50 PM	Open 7 of 10 Seats Available
11731	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

MUC136	Turntablism: The Art of the Scratch DJ					3 Credits
Covers the skills required in vinyl manipulation; examines the development of turntable techniques and the contributions made by individual turntable artists. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
11732	Dobson Campus MU 1	In-Person Lecture/Lab	01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027	We	5:45 PM – 9:35 PM	Open 7 of 10 Seats Available

MUC138	Disc Jockey Laboratory					1 Credits
Operation, scope, roles and responsibilities in the commercial music production process. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
11733	Dobson Campus Instructor's Office	Independent Study Lab	01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027			Open 8 of 10 Seats Available

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