This is the first course in Britain for students to learn and practice the art and business strategy of modern music industry, which is specially offered for students who have a strong interest in business or music production.
Courses are developed and taught by important figures in the music industry, and teachers also include music producers, musicians and business people. In the past, some graduates worked for large independent music companies and trade organizations, while others started their own businesses. Others are engaged in the recording industry, become producers, set up their own record companies or shine in the music world.
Students can target? Music production? With what? Music business? The two fields make their own plans, and at the same time sum up the experience of their predecessors with what they have learned to help them make and promote music.
? Music production? Covering live production and record recording, involving the following subjects: composition, adaptation, performance, music technology and studio music production.
? Music business? Students can learn about the key concepts and operating mechanisms of related industries, and the teaching focuses on marketing, law and live music performances. In addition, sociology of music will introduce students to the cultural and social functions of commercial music, the development environment and how music has developed into an important force in popular culture and mass media.
Contents of Commercial Music Course for Undergraduate Students in university of westminster;
1 The school year includes:
? Music production: commercial soundtrack production and adaptation; Digital music technology; Performance; Recording and related technologies; Music and media; Song creation
? Music business: music producer related business; Music related laws and regulations; Music marketing; Music industry analysis; Industrialization management of live music performance
? Sociology of Music: Music and Audience Studies; Sociological study of music
The second academic year includes:
? Music production: commercial soundtrack production and adaptation; Performance; Sound design; Media and virtual environment music; Movies and radio music; Media and Song Creation
? Music business: international music marketing; Tracking marketing; Entrepreneurship in the field of music; Music distribution; Copyright management; Present situation of music industry
? Sociology of Music: A Study of Music and Culture in Live Performance and Recording Industry
The third academic year includes:
? Music planning; Operate according to industry briefing; Thesis research; Advanced research in commercial and legal affairs of the music industry; Advanced professional development (including practical operation).