Ramsey Sulim Higgins

Adjunct Faculty

Music

Classes Taught

Spring 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
29434
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Independent Study
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Class Started

Spring 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
29431
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
01/30/2024 - 05/10/2024
Tu
7:10 PM - 9:50 PM

Closed

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
29432
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/31/2024 - 05/10/2024
We
5:45 PM - 9:35 PM

Closed

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

Open

9 of 10
Seats Available

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

Open

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

Open

11 of 12
Seats Available

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