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MUSC 3107: Career Opportunities 2
Effective date
May 2020
Department
Music Degree
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
Advanced Career Opportunities prepares the student for work in the music industry. Skills learned include the basic Microsoft Office suite, AFM, CBC, Socan and Recording Contracts, Copyright Law, interview techniques, publicity and marketing elements. Lectures, assignments and guest lectures will develop a student's comprehensive knowledge of the local and national classical and commercial music scenes.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
MUSC 2407 Career Opportunities for Musicians 1
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Acquire more in-depth knowledge of various facets of music and basic business administration
- Gain useful skills in the workings of basic office software such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Access
- Gain a working knowledge of contracts for the AFM, Equity, CBC, Socan and the recording industry
- Understand the basic intent and present definition of Copyright law
- Gain an insider’s view of the Vancouver commercial business ecology
- Hone interview and networking skills
- Examine contemporary fundraising techniques in the Arts
- Become familiar with basic conflict resolution issues in the artistic workplace
- Acquire the necessary skills in preparation for the upcoming internship term
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: 22.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 7.5
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 15
Total Hours: 45
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 7.5
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 15
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Students will engage in or with:
Lectures
Class Discussion
Student presentations (oral and visual)
Computer Lab tutorials
Guest lecturers
Mock interviews led by guest administrators and PAC members
Lectures
Class Discussion
Student presentations (oral and visual)
Computer Lab tutorials
Guest lecturers
Mock interviews led by guest administrators and PAC members
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Test 1 |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Test 2 |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
Test 3 |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
Comprised of an Oral presentation (15%) and Visual presentation (15%) |
Course topics
- Introduction to basic skills to be examined Review of Word and Introduction to Power Point Vancouver’s classical and commercial music ecology Art organizations, societies, boards and institutions Contracts: AFM, CBC, Equity, TV/Film Basics of Copyright law and your legal rights Music Management and Communications Publicity Fundraising and Development Introduction to Excel Introduction to Access Conflict Resolution
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.