Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | WORKING IN MUSIC INDUSTRY | ||
Code | MUSI252 | ||
Coordinator |
Mr M Flynn Music Mathew.Flynn2@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 5 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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• To identify the skills necessary to advance careers, whether as a musician or within a music company of some kind. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Demonstrate occupational skills and professional preparation in the context of the contemporary music industry. |
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(LO2) Apply generic and discipline-specific skills in the development of professional presentation materials. |
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(LO3) Respond to employment and enterprise opportunities within the music industries |
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(LO4) Demonstrate the skills required to apply for a music industries related job. |
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(S1) Learning and Study Skills. |
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(S2) Research Skills. |
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(S3) Information and Digital Literacy. |
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(S4) Employability Skills. |
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(S5) Writing Skills. |
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(S6) Applied Skills. |
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(S7) Maths Skills. |
Syllabus |
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• Overview of the key roles in the record, live and publishing industries. The module content will be delivered around a series industry guest speakers who will talk about discuss their respective roles within the music industry. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching method: Lectures and Seminars Schedule directed student hours: 1 to 2 hours weekly engagement with online digital content and 11 hours of face-to-face workshops / seminars (these may be delivered synchronously online if necessary). Student directed learning hours: 97 Attendance recorded: Through the online registration system. Notes: In preparation for the assessments, students are directed to spend 1 hour weekly engaging with online and weekly trade press and blog materials and an average of 2 ho urs weekly engaging with the wider music industry and music related activity. They should also spend an average of 2 hours per week reading and preparing material for presentation in the face-to-face element of delivery and assessment tasks and reading texts from the reading list. Description of how self-directed learning hours may be used: Self-directed learning will take several forms: 1. Using sites such as www.ukmusic.org to explore music industry job roles, descriptions and specialisms. 2. The library subscribes to key music trade press journals. Students will be expected to stay abreast of music industry topics and discussions in their own time. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
12 |
11 |
23 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 97 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 120 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Assessment 1: Job Application Coursework: Present a maximum 2 page CV, 1 page cover letter and short task for one of the music industry jobs listed. Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Anonymous Assessme | 4 x A4 pages | 30 | ||||
Students have a choice between 2 final options: Assessment 2 Option 1: Job Interview 25-30 minute video interview for a music industry post. Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Assessment 2 Optio | Option 1: 3000 words | 70 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |