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Music Management and Enterprise (MUSI40092)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
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Students will develop the skills required for music graduates to be able to form careers in music-focused arts organisations or individual enterprises. They will be introduced to a wide range of examples of how careers involving music can be created and sustained, and how they can position themselves to gain employment.
Matters such as governance, funding, copyright law, and programming issues are investigated so that students gain an understanding of arts administration in music, the range of roles available within music-focused arts organisations, and of the issues unique to the music industry. Some key readings in the area will be studied.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- reflect upon, articulate and communicate personal objectives and competencies related to establishing a career in music;
- think creatively about ways to incorporate musical skills and knowledge into a career;
- develop and refine strategies for building and sustaining careers involving music;
- follow a well-conceived process in applying for or creating music-related positions;
- understand key factors unique to music-focussed arts organisations;
- develop skills to be able to critically evaluate issues and challenges faced by music-focussed arts organisations.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have:
- advanced their communication skills through contributions to seminar discussions and presentations;
- expanded their research and writing skills;
- developed their conceptual and planning skills;
- extended their abilities to think creatively.
Last updated: 12 December 2024