Unit purpose This unit is designed to develop the learners’ knowledge of law as it applies to the music
industry and to develop skills in evaluating the impact of contemporary issues on copyright
and contracts. The unit will examine issues relating to music copyright, trademark and the
collection societies before evaluating the impact of a current issue on music copyright.
Learners will then go on to examine a music industry agreement and evaluate the impact of
the agreement on the parties to the deal.
The unit is intended to give HN Music Business, HN Music and HN Sound Production
learners the opportunity to explore issues that have shaped contemporary practice relating to
copyright law and music business contracts. Outcomes On successful completion of the unit the learner will be able to: 1 Explain law relating to music copyright and trademark and evaluate benefits of collection
societies. 2 Explain a contemporary issue and evaluate the impact on music industry copyright. 3 Explain and evaluate a contemporary music industry agreement.
10 Lessons
Updated: Nov 2024