MU1S43 - Introduction to the Music Industry 04 Nov 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | MU1S43 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Introduction to the Music Industry | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Music and Drama | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Music | ||
| Module Leader: | Gill Edwards-Randle | ||
| Module Team: | Lloyd George, Lucy Squire, Damon Minchella, Daniel Champion | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100643 - music and arts management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 04 Nov 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2021 |
Module Aims
To develop an awareness of the various facets of today’s rapidly evolving music industry and their inter relationship providing a grounding in the frameworks of recorded and live music and publishing.
Content Summary
The module will establish the framework of the music industry; exploring the three main sectors: recorded music; live music and publishing, delivering an overview of the contemporary music business. The role of Management; The Recording Industry: A&R process; Marketing & Promotion; Sales & Distribution; The process of Music Publishing; The role of Collection Societies; Live Music overview; UK Live Music Business and the key players; Introduction to Sponsorship and Branding; The module will also begin to explore the transformation the industry is currently undergoing and highlight future developments.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Seminar | 24 |
| Independent Study | 92 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate knowledge of the core structures and functions of the modern music industry using appropriate terminology. |
| LO2 | Analyses practices presented in the music industry recognising the role of music specialists. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Music industry report: Essay examining the current state of the Music Industry comparing it with historical frameworks. | 0 | 2400 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | Online Test | 100 | 1 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |