This unit is intended to give learners knowledge of a broad range of musical genres and then to provide the opportunity to study a record label and an artist in depth. This will be achieved through the research of the musical development of the genres in addition to broad study of the key artists within each genre. Learners will then be able to further develop their knowledge by studying, in more detail, the development of a selected record label and then an artist. The unit will appeal to learners studying HNC/HND Music, HNC/HND Music Business or HNC/HND Sound Production but can also be taken as a stand-alone unit. The unit provides learners with an ideal opportunity to develop and implement research and presentation skills.
The purpose of this unit is to develop your knowledge and understanding of the live music industry and the roles of associated personnel. The unit will examine the roles of promoters, booking agents, artist managers and their relationship to each other. You will then be able to further develop your knowledge by examining touring, festivals and the role of tour managers and crew.
The purpose of this unit is give learners the opportunity to study the process of music video
production by undertaking a music video project. Learners will first research music video
conventions relating to different genres of music before contributing creatively to the concept
of a music video. Finally, learners will participate in the production and post-production of a
music video and evaluate the success of the product. This unit would be relevant to learners
who intend to enter the music business in any role and for musicians wishing to gain insight
into the specific process of producing music videos.