Music Industry Practice

Campus/location	Walsall Campus
Full-time	2 years
Sandwich	-
Part-time	2-3 years
UCAS code	Route A - X123 , Route B - W441 Route B - W440 Route B - W241 Route B - W190 Route B - L510 Route B - 056W
School	School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure

Course aims

Developed in partnership with Major Key Studios music production company, this award presents an exciting, and almost unique opportunity, to gain a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise direct from recognised industry professionals
Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities in the independent recording studios based at Walsall Campus
This professionally-focused award identifies the core skills required by the music industry and will give sucessful students the knowledge and practical skills needed to gain employment within the industry
Hands-on tasks will be conducted with the guidance of specialist staff who have direct experience of all aspects of the music business
Students wishing to start their own business will be given support whilst on the course to develop business plans and access finance and resources
* Course structure and content may change, please contact us before applying

You will be able to operate as a music manager, promoter and event manager, or could seek employment within venues, record companies or artist agencies
You could also top-up to honours degree level in a number of HE institutions including University of Wolverhampton

The Music Industry Models and Roles module seeks to identify key roles within the music industry, what they do and how work is managed effectively. You'll gain an understanding of communication tools, applications and industry terminology together with the legislation governing the music industry, including the protection of intellectual property. The complicated logistics of moving people and equipment, costing tours and recording projects, together with people management issues will be considered in depth. You look at the increasing importance of video content and undertake a practical CD/DVD authoring project.
You'll learn about all aspects of new business development from financing to selling. There's an opportunity to spend time on a music business placement, gaining first-hand experience of the industry. A range of marketing issues will be explored, together with an overview of the e-marketplace for the selling of tickets, music and services. You also get the chance to produce a commercial recording or stage a music performance.

Students under the age of 21 should have successfully passed one full unit award (eg. A-Level or BTEC National Diploma) and possess a pass at Grade C or above for GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
Students over the age of 21 need not have gained formal qualifications and are able to apply on the basis of relevant demonstrated interest or industrial experience, and will be invited to interview
Accredited Prior Learning (APL) is to be awarded at Level 1 only and must be supported by a portfoliof evidence