Ramsey Sulim Higgins

Adjunct Faculty

Music and Dance

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

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
15699
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Independent Study
Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024

Class Started

Fall Flex Start 2024

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
16231
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
09/03/2024 – 12/13/2024
Tu
7:10 PM – 10:00 PM

Class Started

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.

Students may contact instructor at: ramsey.higgins@mesacc.edu

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
15697
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
09/04/2024 – 12/13/2024
We
5:45 PM – 9:35 PM

Class Started

Spring 2025

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
28345
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Independent Study
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

8 of 10
Seats Available

Spring Flex Start 2025

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
28343
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
01/28/2025 – 05/09/2025
Tu
7:10 PM – 9:50 PM

Open

6 of 10
Seats Available

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.

Students may contact instructor at: ramsey.higgins@mesacc.edu

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
28344
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/29/2025 – 05/09/2025
We
5:45 PM – 9:35 PM

Open

8 of 10
Seats Available

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