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COLL 117 001 (CRN: 25802)

MODERN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

Long Title: MODERN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY: INTRO TO DJ PERFORMANCE AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCTION (BROWN)
Department: College Courses
Instructors:
Zimmerman, Carissa
Canon, Matthias
Meeting: 6:00PM - 6:50PM T (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026) 
Part of Term: Full Term - No WL Purge
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 19
Waitlisted: 6 (Max 99) 
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 1:39AM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: No Final Exam
 
Description: Have you ever gone to Pub, a public, or any buzzing club and thought, “I want to learn how to do what the DJ's doing” or “I could put my own spin on this”? Have you wanted to produce a song but didn’t know where to start? This is your perfect opportunity! This introductory course teaches students to create and perform music through electronic software and DJ equipment, giving them the skills to develop their own style and showcase their work live or digitally. Students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard gear such as DJ controllers (DDJ-FLX10, DDJ-SR2, DDJ-FLX4) and music software (Serato, Rekordbox, FL Studio). Students also participate in live sets, learn to navigate the club scene, and connect with guest speakers from professional, international backgrounds. While the course introduces the fundamentals of DJing and electronic production, students can focus on one or both—tailoring work to their interests and goals. This flexibility continues with the final project, where they may perform a DJ set at Pub or produce an electronic track to showcase their creativity. After building your skills in this course, you will never hesitate to create a new track on a whim or step up to perform live.