Course summary

If you’re interesting in launching a career as a DJ or electronic music producer, ICMP’s one-year CertHE in DJ and electronic music production gives you the theoretical, creative and technical foundation to make it happen. Whether your goal is to play live, produce original tracks or build immersive audio-visual experiences, this practical and highly collaborative DJ course will equip you with the core skills to stand out from, and in front of, the crowd. You’ll learn the fundamentals of DJ performance, audio production, sound design and mixing, all while shaping your own unique style and sound as you experiment across genres and techniques. From day one of your Cert HE in DJing, you’ll start exploring industry-standard gear and software – including vinyl turntables, CDJs, digital audio workstations (DAWs) including Ableton Live and Logic Pro and visual performance tools for VJs. Whether you’re passionate about EDM, hip-hop, drum and bass, techno, or something else entirely, this DJ course gives you the freedom to follow your musical instincts, while gaining the practical skills to back them up. From beatmatching and set curation to lighting and visual FX, you’ll cover the entire DJ journey from start to finish, culminating in the design, planning and delivery of a live DJ performance event organised by you in a London venue. With expert guidance and encouragement from ICMP’s tutors – all successful DJs and music producers operating within the UK’s groundbreaking electronic music industry – you’ll connect with a vibrant community of artists, producers, songwriters, marketers and eventmanagers to deliver compelling performances that move a crowd. You’ll collaborate regularly with your fellow students across all ICMP courses, as you attend masterclasses hosted by thought-provoking guest speakers and interact with industry movers and shakers. Upon graduation, you’ll have the skills to go straight into the industry as a DJ or music producer or, if you’d prefer to continue studying, you can move directly into the second year of ICMP’s BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production degree. Whichever next steps you decide, you’ll have what it takes to get noticed in the fast-moving ever-evolving world of electronic music. KEY FACTS · Learn everything you need to know about life as a DJ across this one-year DJing course. · Become proficient at using turntables and CDJs, while gaining a recognised qualification from a top UK institution. · Explore DAWs like Ableton Live and Logic Pro and learn to produce ‘in the box’. · Take your skills in mixing, sampling and digital music production to the next level. · Get creative with your performance using vinyl or CD decks, synthesisers, drum machines, effects units and the latest visuals and lighting. · Organise, promote and deliver a live DJ performance at an exciting London venue. · Collaborate on real-world projects with fellow students and renowned industry experts. · Discover your unique sound with ICMP’s high-tech software and hardware. · Learn from leading DJs, electronic music producers and sound designers. · Connect with the wider London music industry to build an impressive musical network. · Launch your career as a DJ or electronic music producer or transfer to Year 2 of ICMP’s BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production degree. Successful completion of the CertHE in DJ and Electronic Music Production course leads to the award of a Certificate of Higher Education by The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance.