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UNE unit code: MUSI590
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Unit information
Musicians need to understand the industry and professional environments that they will be working in upon graduation.
By studying this unit you will develop a critical and practical understanding of a range of music environments that you are likely to encounter upon graduation and throughout your musical and creative career.
You will develop a working knowledge of the structural, business and legal aspects relevant to the Australian Music Industry and understand how to best position yourself in your chosen music career pathway.
In this unit you will also examine relationship management, entrepreneurial meta-skills, online and digital presence along with important social, political and ethical aspects of your individual practice. The content presented in this unit will give you valuable skills to develop autonomy and to adapt to rapidly changing work environments in the field of music.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- critically analyse and critically discuss different forms of professional practice as they relate to music;
- contribute critically informed observations on a range of musical practices that relate to and vary from their own;
- reflect on the intersection of market forces, social policy or national competitive grant priorities with creative industries as it relates to music professionals;
- develop and plan their prospects for leadership within existing and potential industry structures; and
- clearly articulate and demonstrate detailed knowledge of potential music and creative careers and their business aspects.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Detailed Case Study | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Detailed Case Study - Music Business Case Study No. Words: 1800 |
Online Exercises | No | 15% | All offerings | No. Words: 1200 |
Presentation | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Presentation - Management Plan No. Words: 2500 |
Project Proposal | Yes | 25% | All offerings | Detailed Music Business or Project Proposal No. Words: 2000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Music Business Handbook and Career Guide
ISBN: 9781071854211
Baskerville, D., and Baskerville, T., SAGE Publications Inc. 13th 2023
Text refers to: All offerings
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