The purpose of the module is to prepare students with the know-how, skills and competencies for a career in music through selected topics of professional relevance. The indicative topics areas include writing grant applications, marketing and promotion, project management, finance and entrepreneurialism. There is an emphasis on practical application and project-based learning.
With an emphasis on project-based learning, the students will practically apply know-how, skills and competencies within music business and career management contexts.
Topics covered may include:
- Writing to a brief: the business and grant application
- The effective CV
- Artistic project planning
- Finance and budget planning
- Accounting and Tax
- Marketing and promotion
- Running a teaching studio
- Collaborative artistic projects
- The music business infrastructure
- The music business proposal and pitch
This module will be delivered through seminars and practical workshops (12 weeks, 1.5 hour) and students will be expected to work on individual and group-based projects. As some students will have considerable professional career experience, there will be an emphasis on collaborative and peer learning.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |