Unit purpose
This unit is
designed to introduce the learner to the framework of law as it applies within
the music industry. The unit will examine the principles of protection of
intellectual property, assignment of rights, collection societies and common
types of contractual agreements within the music industry. It will enable the
learner to create a basic deal memo detailing the main clauses of a music
industry agreement. The unit is intended to give learners a solid foundation in
music law and intellectual property relating to music. It would be of
particular benefit to learners studying Music, Music Business or Sound
Production.
Skill Level: Beginner