Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
4505IABCMP-SEP-PAR
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide an overview of the music industry; its structural components and the associated professional roles, and how the student could potentially develop their career within it.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Describe and demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the music industry business model.
2.
Describe and demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the organizations, professions and component elements of the music industry, and how they are related to the dominant business model.
3.
Describe and demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of copyright and contracts, and their relationship to maintaining a sustained career in the music industry.
4.
Describe and demonstrate the ability to undertake research into the music business and be able to communicate and explain their findings accurately and clearly.
5.
To enable students to articulate and position their own work in the wider context of employability and possible graduate pathways.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The module is developed through a number of interrelated themes and elements.
Organizational Structures of the Music Economy
Within this section students will explore the principle organizational structures of the music business including: record companies, independent labels, publishers, recording studios, events management, and other professional bodies. The section will also include an overview of the differing roles, responsibilities and functions of the staff involved including producers, engineers, distributors, managers, PR, lawyers, press, tour managers and other roles.
Music Business Models
Within this section students will explore the differing business models used within the music business from a variety of perspectives. It will include evaluations of music creation, music production, music management, music promotion, music distribution and live music performance. A particular focus will be on how the music business has undergone a revolution in the last 20 years.
Contracts, Copyright and Legal Issues
Contract and the laws regarding copyright are a central element of the music business. Within this section students will explore intellectual property, copyright, licensing, royalties, permissions and clearances, collection societies, restricted acts, plagiarism and contracts.
Career Management
In this section of the module students will explore how they may develop and sustain a career in the music industry.
Additional Information:The module equips students with an understanding of the music business and their potential roles within it. Assessment is via two essays.