Working in the Music Industry

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Know different types of organisations in the music industry.

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1
  Describe different types of organisations in the music industry and their functions.
• 1.2
  Explain how different types of organisations in the music industry relate to each other.

2 — Know job roles in the music industry.

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1
  Describe different job roles from the performance area of the music industry.
• 2.2
  Describe different job roles from other areas of the music industry, for example in music administration.
• 2.3
  Explain the relationship between performance and non-performance job roles in different areas of the music industry.

3 — Know the career and progression opportunities within the music industry.

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1
  Explain the training and skills required for a career in the music industry.
• 3.2
  Describe opportunities for progression in an area of the music industry.

4 — Know own skills and qualities relevant to music job roles.

Assessment Criteria

• 4.1
  Describe own skills and qualities relevant to music job roles.
• 4.2
  Select a job role of interest from the music industry and evaluate own skills and qualities in comparison with those required for the role.

5 — Be able to prepare a C.V. for the music industry.

Assessment Criteria

• 5.1
  Prepare a C.V. in an appropriate format in order to apply for a specific job role in the music industry.