Blake E. Smith

Adjunct Faculty

Music and Dance

Classes Taught

Fall Flex Start 2024

MUC137 Digital DJ Performance Techniques 3 Credits

Covers the skills required for live performance employing digital media with an emphasis on programs such as Serato Scratch Live and Ableton Live.

Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15698
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
09/05/2024 - 12/13/2024
Th
5:45 PM - 9:35 PM

Class Started

MUC139 Introduction to Emcee-Rapping Techniques 3 Credits

Development of beginning level live-performance and recording emcee-rap techniques. Emphasis on understanding rhyme, structure, breath control, stage presence, and performance. Covers the history of the DJ/emcee and origins of the rapper, song structure, enunciation, vocal delivery, breath control, melody, and pacing while staying on beat. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15700
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
09/05/2024 - 12/13/2024
Th
2:00 PM - 5:30 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.

Spring Flex Start 2025

MUC139 Introduction to Emcee-Rapping Techniques 3 Credits

Development of beginning level live-performance and recording emcee-rap techniques. Emphasis on understanding rhyme, structure, breath control, stage presence, and performance. Covers the history of the DJ/emcee and origins of the rapper, song structure, enunciation, vocal delivery, breath control, melody, and pacing while staying on beat. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28346
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
01/30/2025 - 05/09/2025
Th
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Open

10 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.

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