| Module Code: MCS1004 |
Module Title: MUSIC INDUSTRY 1 |
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Module Provider: Music and Sound Recording
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Short Name: MU1.MUSICIND
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Level: HE1
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Module Co-ordinator: SANSOM M Dr (Music Record)
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Number of credits: 10
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Number of ECTS credits: 5
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| Module Availability |
Spring Semester |
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| Assessment Pattern |
Coursework 50%: An essay of around 2500 words
Examination 50%: A 2-hour written paper, covering all aspects of the module content
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| Module Overview |
| This is the first of a two-part strand enabling students to plan a career in the music industry. This strand covers the basics of being a freelance musician, including an overview of the industry and the people in it, a basic understanding of contracts and IP and communications skills. |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
None |
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| Module Aims |
• To provide an overview of the music industry and those who work in it
• To describe the methods by which musicians can access the decision makers
• To give an overview of contract law and intellectual property with regard to compositions and recordings
• To provide the basic personal skills required to work within the music industry
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| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:
• Describe how the music industry works, including roles and responsibilities
• Explain intellectual property and copyright in relation to music
• Give an overview of a production deal within recording and digital distribution
• Write an effective biography and press release
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| Module Content |
The module is taught through a series of lectures and case-studies exploring realistic examples of the knowledge and decisions that students have to make in their careers. Because this is a rapidly changing area, the methods and material may change from year to year to reflect changes in practice, new legislation and routes to market. |
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
10 One-hour lectures/workshops
The lectures and workshops will be delivered by one or more external specialists
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
Essential
Harrison, A. (2005) Music: The Business London, Virgin Books
Passman, D. (2002) All You Need to Know About the Music Business Harmondsworth, Penguin
Recommended
(2003) Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World: Vol. 1 Media, Industry & Society
London , Continuum.
Barfe, L. (2004) Where Have All The Good Times Gone: The Rise And Fall Of The Record Industry London,
Atlantic
Bowdin, G. et al (2007) Events Management
London , Butterworth-Heinemann
Dann, A. and Underwood, J. (revisions by Batterbee, A) (2008), How to Succeed in the Music Business
London , Omnibus Press
Davis, S. and Laing, D. (2004) The Guerilla Guide to the Music Bussiness
London , Continuum
Dodgson, L. (ed) (2007) The Unsigned Guide
Manchester , mcr:music ltd
Duncan, B (2002) The Live Sound Manual
London , Backbeat Books
Fisher, J (2005) Cash Tracks: Compose, Produce, and Sell Your Original Soundtrack Music and Jingles Course Technology Inc
Frasconga, X. and Lee Hetherington, H. (2005) This Business of Artist Management
New York , Billboard Books
Frith, S. (ed.) (2005) Cambridge Companion to Pop and Rock
Cambridge , CUP
Frith, S. and Goodwin, A (eds) (1990) On Record: Rock, Pop and the Written Word
London , Routlege
Gordon, S. (2005) The Future of the Music Business: Manifesto for the Digital Music Revolution
London , Backbeat Books
Music Managers Forum. (2003) The Music Management Bible
London , Sanctuary
Negus, K. (1999) Music Genres and Corporate Cultures
London , Routeledge
Negus, K. (1992) Producing Pop – culture and conflict in the popular music industry
London , Hodder Headline
Williams, P (2008) Music Week Directory
London , CMP
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| Last Updated |
22.02.2010 |
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