Last modified: 3 Days, 6 Hours, 36 Minutes ago
This course examines the structure and function of the global music industries within the context of the creative and cultural sectors within with they operate. Primarily focused on contemporary music activity, this course examines music as a labour practice and its associated labour markets. Within this framework, it explores a range of topics such as: live music performance and associated formats, the ongoing role of record labels and the changing nature of recording contracts, music copyright, traditional and non-traditional music studios spaces and associated technologies, music distribution models and formats, the impact (and response to) the digital revolution, and the impact (and response to) the climate crisis.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
| Co-ordinators |
|
||
One or more of these courses have a limited number of places. Priority access will be given to students for whom this course is compulsory. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on this process.
This course examines the structure and function of the global music industries within the context of the creative and cultural sectors within which they operate. Primarily focused on contemporary music activity, this course examines music primarily as a labour practice and its associated labour markets. Within this framework, a range of topics are examined as they relate to the development and evolution of the global music industries. These include (but are not limited to) aspects such as: live music performance and associated formats, the ongoing role of record labels and the changing nature of recording contracts, music copyright, traditional and non-traditional music studios spaces and associated technologies, music distribution models and formats, the impact (and response to) the digital revolution, and the impact (and response to) the climate crisis. Students will be presented with a range of applied examples from diverse locations around the world. Examples will be drawn from these and related topics with music activities and experiences considered as they relate to professional, amateur and hobbyist pursuits.
Broadly, these issues will be explored as they relate to the development and evolution of the industry within, local, national and international contexts, with a particular focus on key changes and developments of the industries since the 1950s.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 37 | Feedback Weeks | 40 | |
| Feedback |
8-10 minute presentation examining one of the topics discussed in the first four weeks of classes. Written feedback to be provided within three weeks of submission. |
|||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Evaluate | Students will be able to critically evaluate key changes and developments within the music industries since the 1950s. |
| Reflection | Understand | Students will be able to understand the structure and function of music industries within local, national, and international contexts. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 41 | Feedback Weeks | 44 | |
| Feedback |
2,000-word essay on a specific topic related to course content from the fifth week of classes onward. A list of topics statements/ questions will be provided to the students as a guide to this assessment. Written feedback to be provided within three weeks of submission. |
Word Count | 2000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Evaluate | Students will be able to critically evaluate key changes and developments within the music industries since the 1950s. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will be able to evaluate their anticipated career path/s as discrete job/s within the industries. |
| Reflection | Understand | Students will be able to understand the structure and function of music industries within local, national, and international contexts. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Students are to resubmit the 2,000-word final essay if they achieve a grade for the course below D3. Written feedback will be provided within three weeks of the submission. |
Word Count | 2000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
|
|
||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will be able to evaluate their anticipated career path/s as discrete job/s within the industries. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Students will be able to critically evaluate key changes and developments within the music industries since the 1950s. |
| Reflection | Understand | Students will be able to understand the structure and function of music industries within local, national, and international contexts. |
We have detected that you are have compatibility mode enabled or are using an old version of Internet Explorer. You either need to switch off compatibility mode for this site or upgrade your browser.
