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
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 5 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

• To identify the skills necessary to advance careers, whether as a musician or within a music company of some kind.
• To inform student musicians of ''what to expect'' should they pursue music as a career into the future.
• To introduce students who might want to work in music industry of the types of specialisms available to them and the role demands of each specialism.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate occupational skills and professional preparation in the context of the contemporary music industry.

(LO2) Apply generic and discipline-specific skills in the development of professional presentation materials.

(LO3) Respond to employment and enterprise opportunities within the music industries

(LO4) Demonstrate the skills required to apply for a music industries related job.

(S1) Learning and Study Skills.

(S2) Research Skills.

(S3) Information and Digital Literacy.

(S4) Employability Skills.

(S5) Writing Skills.

(S6) Applied Skills.

(S7) Maths Skills.


Syllabus

 

• Overview of the key roles in the record, live and publishing industries.
• An introduction to music publishers and collection Societies.
• Exploration of the roles of live agents and promoters.
• Do-it-Yourself approaches and its limitations.
• Working as a music maker.
• The Basics of Music Contracts.
• Working as a music practitioner.
• Music and Branding.

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

Teaching method: Lectures and Seminars
Description: Online module content will take various forms: presentations, podcasts, forums etc. which students will be directed to engage with in their own time in advance of face-to-face delivery or at pre-scheduled times in agreement with students. Weekly scheduled face-to-face workshops/seminars will deliver formative practical tasks and discussions that relate to the module topics to prepare the students to deliver the summative assessment tasks.

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

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
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

Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.