MU2S42 - Music Contracts and the Law 04 Nov 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | MU2S42 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Music Contracts and the Law | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Music and Drama | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Music | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Lucy Squire, Daniel Champion, Simon Thomas, Rob Locke, Victoria Pledger | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| 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 2026 |
Module Aims
To develop a comprehensive understanding of music recording, publishing, agency and artist management contracts. To develop an understanding of copyright and intellectual property (IP) rights essential for a practitioner in the music & entertainment industries.
Content Summary
Students will be introduced to the concepts of contract law and its application in the music and entertainment industries. Precedents and landmark cases will be examined, helping students to understand the current legal framework.
The module will review the evolution and current state of statute and case law as it applies to copyright and IP. With this knowledge, students will then be exploring the issues and challenges surrounding subjects including the protection and commercialisation of artistic works, image rights, moral rights, defamation, music sampling.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Independent Study | 92 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 2 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate detailed knowledge of contract law and its application in the music and entertainment industry. |
| LO2 | To analyse and interpret law and precedent in music and entertainment industry contract legal cases. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Essay analysing relevant legal issue within the context of UK music business law. | 0 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | Contract Negotiation: Industry deal memos (Heads of Agreements) analysed and negotiated by students playing role of music lawyers. | 100 | 1 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |