This module will give students the knowledge to plan their career paths and communicate with industry practitioners in an informed way. It will provide students with an understanding of the various agreements they might be expected to enter into during the course of a career in music. Musicians will develop an understanding of the structure of the industry and will be able to interpret key terms used in management, recording, publishing and the live sectors.
Musicians will be shown the impact that various agreements can have on their careers and develop an understanding that will enable them to make informed decisions and communicate with professional advisors in an effective and informed manner.
Music industry resources
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Management contracts
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Recording agreements
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Publishing contracts
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Live music agreements
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Online distribution
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Artist development and marketing plans
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Business case study
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Teaching will be via lectures, Q&A, audio and video material, Internet resources, discussions and debates, small group exercises, VLE, and independent study.
Teaching material will include examples from real world contemporary legal agreements, important music industry media sources and leading texts on the subject.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 50 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |