Unit Award Scheme

117036 DJ SKILLS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

shown knowledge of

1the role of a DJSummary sheet and/or student completed work
2the main different functions of DJingSummary sheet and/or student completed work
3at least two different genres of electronic music and their associated stylesSummary sheet
4how many beats there are in a bar of music and how dance music is constructedSummary sheet

demonstrated the ability to

5set up the equipment, including software, for a digital DJ set Summary sheet
6load two songs onto the decksSummary sheet
7change the tempo or BPM (beats per minute) and match both songsSummary sheet
8play the songs alongside each other and ensure they are played on the first beat of a barSummary sheet
9use the crossfader to mix between two songs that are beatmatchedSummary sheet
10create and record a DJ mix that includes five songs.Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 21 April 2022Level - Entry Level