Unit purpose 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. Outcomes On successful completion of the unit the learner will be able to: 1 Explain the musical development of a range of genres. 2 Explain the musical and business development of a selected record label. 3 Explain the development of a selected musical artist.
11 Lessons
Updated: Mar 2025