Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Engineering

Learning Methods

Lecture

Tutorial

Workshop

Module Offerings

4301AMP-SEP-CTY

Aims

To develop the student as an effective, self-motivated life-long learner. The study, personal and generic skills are applied and developed in other Level 4 modules, and provide a platform-reflective learning experience and foundation for study at higher levels and subsequent careers.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the key transferable skills required to support their learning in HE and the workplace.
2.
Appreciate legal, ethical, regulatory, and self-regulatory frameworks within which the audio industry operates.
3.
Comprehend the role of song composition for music production
4.
Identify and reflect upon the following aspects of self-awareness in respect of personal development and career planning: strengths and weaknesses, motivations and values, ability to work with others

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Personal Development Planning Reflective learning and critical analysis Basic study skills, e.g. note-taking, exam preparation, time management Information resources and the handling of data CV preparation Working with others, holding and controlling effective meetings and interviews Oral presentations The music industry: recording companies, collection agencies, musicians union, audio engineers society New developments in the online on-demand sectors Professional ethics, codes of conduct and moral responsibility. Health and safety, assessment and management of risk. Legal framework: English and EU law, contract law, non-contractual law, intellectual Property, international copyright law, moral rights. Technological protection measures. Public performance, broadcasting, communication to the public and interactive availability. Composition: The 5 components of a song: melody, lyrics, rhythm, harmony and form; Common song structures; Transitions; Chord structure; Chord progression; Solos; Riffs and licks; Rhyme scheme; Musical scales; Transposition; AABA letter structure etc.; Work, composition or piece for music.
Module Overview:
This module aims to develop the student as an effective, self-motivated life-long learner. The study, personal and generic skills you will have acquired in other modules are applied and developed. This module provides a reflective learning experience and is a good foundation for study at higher levels and subsequent careers.
Additional Information:
This module contextualises students’ production practice by introducing them to the ways in which both media and music institutions within the creative and cultural industries are organised. The module will explore and examine key issues in the history and current organisation of, and possible changes in, the cultural industries as institutions and practices. Students will also cover the essential aspects of the Personal Development Plan (PDP). This will include the practice of personal development planning, in the context of undergraduate studies, and encourage students to start actively planning for their academic and career development. This module aligns to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals: 4 Quality Education 5 Gender Equality 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth 10 Reduced Inequalities

Assessments

Portfolio

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