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  • Course overview

Learn how to own the dance floor with SCIMs DJ101 course, which teaches everything a modern DJ needs to know, not only mixing, beat-matching, and performance techniques for all styles of electronic music, think advanced transitions, library management, cables and signal flow, and the art of being a DJ and building your brand as an entrepreneur.

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  • Career opporutinites
  • Radio mix DJ
  • Mobile DJ
  • Entrepreneur
  • Club DJ
  • Key Information

Based on the indicative notional hours of this Short Learning Programme (SLP), the minimum duration is two (2) months. The maximum duration is one (1) year. 

Grade 10 Certificate; or National Certificate: (Vocational) L2; or equivalent qualification. No previous knowledge of music or experience with any musical instrument is required. 

The Academic Calendar outlines the most important dates for the Boston Short Learning Programme and will assist students to plan for success. For more information download the fact sheet.

Visit a Support Centre to complete the registration form. Make sure you bring along all the required supporting documents to the Support Centre.

  • Key Information

On completion of the SLP, graduates will have the necessary knowledge and practical skills required to:

  • Produce basic artist management techniques with a focus on building artist brands as DJ’s. 
  • Develop knowledge and an understanding of the underlying principles and concepts relating to music mixing and technical proficiency to apply these techniques universally.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the technical equipment from Pioneer. 
  • Demonstrate knowledge of troubleshooting fundamentals for a mobile DJ setup. 
  • Demonstrate knowledge of pre-requisites for a radio mix DJ as well as quality assurance techniques required for a radio mix DJ.
  • Course modules

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DJ 101

  • Our course fees
The Boston Short Learning Programme consists of one (1) compulsory module, see table below. 
Prescribed textbooks are included in the fees. For registration and module fees please consult your support centre.
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Course sample
  • Your Lecturer - Ryan Murgatroyd

Having secured his relationship with Get Physical music he assisted and featured in the release of the first ever ‘Africa Gets Physical’, now an annual compilation series. Ryan is currently working on new material in studio as well as the launch of Ryan’s new collective, Bantwanas, combining African and electronic music. Ryan continues to draw worldwide attention, earning exposure through the likes of Boiler Room, who recorded and streamed his recent set at Amsterdam Dance Event, with this past year seeing him perform at Watergate, Black Coffee’s night at HI Ibiza and others, which has since garnered huge audience support and further recognition for Ryan. His upcoming projects include a three track EP deal with global hitmakers Get Physical in Berlin, with tour dates throughout Africa and Europe, and a continued focus on further development on the Bantwana’s collective.

  • SUCCESS STORIES
Jordan Arts
Jordan ArtsJordan Arts
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Boston sat down to chat with successful Soul Candi Graduate to find out more about the man behind the mixer! My stage name is Jordan Arts, and I qualified with a Higher Certificate in music production and composition. This qualification has accreditation from the South African Board of People Practices. Currently, I keep myself busy with daily activities which stem from the fact that I own my own
Holly REY
Holly REYProducer / Artist
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Holly Rey, chart-topper, producer, artist, and all-round hard-worker has decided to register at Boston City Campus and Business College for the Music Production Course. “Yes, I am excited particularly since the qualification will add such huge value to my career and ability as a producer and artist”, she says. “I will add “Producer” to my artist profile!” Holly Rey’s ‘Deeper’, a compelling Afro-House track streaked
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  • Assessment measures

What do I require to pass a Module?

Students will need an overall mark of sixty percent (60%) to pass a module. Students who do not achieve a pass mark in an assessment may be provided one (1) further opportunity to retake (supplement) an assessment at an additional supplementary fee. 

How is the Overall Mark Calculated?

The overall mark will be calculated from the student’s performance on formative assessments (FA’s) and summative assessments (SA’s). 

  • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Minimum is one (1) module per semester, this will ensure students remain academically active. 

It is compulsory that students have access to a computer and internet. Certain course material and/or notes and assessments will only be accessible online or electronically. 

Boston will provide all study guides and/or prescribed texts (where applicable), module information, timetables, and access to filmed lectures for each module. Therefore there will be no requirement to purchase any additional prescribed materials. 

Boston’s network of Support Centres grants our students access to computers, online assessments, filmed lectures, electronic library facilities, examination venues and administrative services. Students must select a single Support Centre and may make daily use of the facilities for the duration of their studies, see attached list. 

Students must select the same Support Centre for assessment purposes. Summative assessments (final examinations) will be conducted at the selected Support Centre. The venue for formative assessments will depend on the specific formative assessment formats of each module. 

  • Assignments will be uploaded into our online system Colcampus which can be done from home or at the selected Support Centre. 
  • Tests will be conducted at Support Centres only. 

English is the language of communication, instruction and assessment at Boston. 

Blended, which includes both contact and online mediated teaching and learning supported with rich-media courseware. For every module, this includes: 

  • Comprehensive information which consists of: 
    • Overview of the short learning programme outcomes 
    • Overview of the teaching, learning and assessment strategies 
    • Module specific information 
    • Tuition plan and academic calendar 
    • Boston study guide and/or prescribed texts (whichever is applicable) 
    • Filmed lecture contents and assessments which are hosted on our Learning Management System (LMS), ColCampus, which is available online and/or at the Support Centre 

Colcampus promotes anytime, anywhere learning while connecting students to Educators and learning resources in a safe, secure online environment. 

Boston has appointed qualified and experienced Educators to provide support to learners. Students can contact Educators any time through e-mail, or alternatively book telephonic appointments. Colcampus also enables interaction with Educators and fellow students. 

When you are accepted you will be required to register. In order to register you will need to complete the ‘Registration Contract’ and pay the registration fee and first instalment or deposit. Once you have paid and completed the Registration Contract you must return the contract and proof of payment to your selected Support Centre or Support Centre selected for Assessment purposes. Contracts handed in at a Support Centre will be captured for confirmation of your registration and student number. 

  • The closing date for registration for Term 1 is at 17h00 on Friday 3rd February 2023.
  • The closing date for registration for Term 2 is at 17h00 on Friday 31st March 2023.
  • The closing date for registration for Term 3 is at 17h00 on Friday 26th May 2023.
  • The closing date for registration for Term 4 is at 17h00 on Friday 21st July 2023.
  • The closing date for registration for Term 5 is at 17h00 on Friday 29th September 2023.
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