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MUSC 2407: Career Opportunities for Musicians 1
Effective date
February 2020
Department
Music
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course prepares students for the business side of the music industry. Students use current computer applications and platforms to create a multi-media Internet presence, including a press kit and other publicity and marketing materials. They also use recording and production software to create music demos and social networking tools to promote themselves as professional musicians. Students learn the essentials of copyright law, legal rights, interview skills, recording contracts and grant applications. Students learn about the structure and infrastructure of local and national music organizations. Guest speakers from the music industry share their experiences relating to the requirements of various careers in music.
Credits
1.5
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply principles of arts administration to their employment in the music industry.
- Use computer software to create effective music industry marketing tools.
- Effectively use computers and handheld devices to record, communicate and perform musical works.
- Use social networking tools to promote themselves as professional musicians.
- Outline copyright law pertaining to the music industry.
- Analyze the Vancouver commercial and classical music business ecology.
- Participate in interviews for employment in the music industry.
- Write grant proposals to fund music projects.
- Use the following software for self-promotion: Microsoft Office, Numbers, Keynote, Logic, Garage Band, Cubase, ProTools, Photoshop, Illustrator, and WordPress.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
1. Practical and/or written examinations that demonstrate ability at or above the final exam and learning outcomes of this course.
2. A successful interview with the Music Department Leader and one other regularized music faculty member
2. A successful interview with the Music Department Leader and one other regularized music faculty member
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 15
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lecture and lecture-demonstrations, assigned reading on-line research. Practical assignments.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
15 |
Project 1 |
|
Project |
20 |
Project 2 |
|
Midterm Exam |
15 |
Midterm exam |
|
Project |
30 |
Final Project |
|
Final Exam |
20 |
|
Course topics
- Arts organization and administration ecology in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and beyond
- Creating professional-standard promotional tools using a computer
- Copyright law for composers and performers
- Writing grant applications and other project and career-funding sources
- Entrepreneurial skills for the self-employed musician
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.