Module Descriptors
THE MUSIC BUSINESS
XXET40224
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Resources
Multimedia Lecture Theatre F14.
Tutorial facilities.
Tutorial facilities.
Module Learning Strategies
3 hours per week. You will receive a mixture of lectures, tutorials and case studies to demonstrate the above.
A number of specialist external lectures will be arranged to provide current industry trends.
(1:n)2 (1:25)
A number of specialist external lectures will be arranged to provide current industry trends.
(1:n)2 (1:25)
Module Indicative Content
You will learn about the Music Industry and the impact of the digital revolution. You will learn about the various types of organisations within the industry and the related function of each (record company, record label, publishing, distribution, retail outlets).
You will be shown how the advent of technology and innovative artistes/producers has affected and changed the Music Business.
You will be taught copyright, licensing and legal issues related to the Music Industry.
You will consider the steps required to set up a small business to produce and market a music CD, including a review of the business and interpersonal skills required.
You will learn how to develop budget and breakeven costs for the business and how to prepare suitable accounts.
You will be shown how the advent of technology and innovative artistes/producers has affected and changed the Music Business.
You will be taught copyright, licensing and legal issues related to the Music Industry.
You will consider the steps required to set up a small business to produce and market a music CD, including a review of the business and interpersonal skills required.
You will learn how to develop budget and breakeven costs for the business and how to prepare suitable accounts.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% Coursework and a group presentation.
Research into the Music Business; how it operates, identifying the traditional methods and the new digital age. (learning outcomes 1 and 2). 20%
Portfolio incorporating a Financial Balance Sheet and presentation (learning outcome 3). 80%
Research into the Music Business; how it operates, identifying the traditional methods and the new digital age. (learning outcomes 1 and 2). 20%
Portfolio incorporating a Financial Balance Sheet and presentation (learning outcome 3). 80%
Module Texts
Levinson, J.C., 1998. Guerrilla Marketing: Secrets for Making Big Profits from Your Small Business. 3rd ed. New York: Houghton Mifflin. ISBN-10: 0395906253
Passman, D., 2000. All You Need to Know About the Music Business. 6th ed. New York: Simon and Schuster. ISBN-10 0684870649
Priestman, C., 2002. Web Radio: Radio Production for Internet Streaming. Woburn: Focal Press. ISBN-10 0240516354
Passman, D., 2000. All You Need to Know About the Music Business. 6th ed. New York: Simon and Schuster. ISBN-10 0684870649
Priestman, C., 2002. Web Radio: Radio Production for Internet Streaming. Woburn: Focal Press. ISBN-10 0240516354