Students should write an essay discussing and analysing the relationships between key music industry participants in a particular area/section/genre/field of the music industry, considering (as applicable) creative, economic, legal or structural issues, focusing on the industry’s evolution in the chosen field of inquiry.
Students are required to formulate their own topic for this assessment. Further discussion regarding topic options may take place during the weekly classes.
The written assignment should reference key terms and concepts presented throughout the semester and will be assessed on-
Identification, explanation, analysis, demonstration and discussion of how:
Industry participants relate and work together in the music industry
Contemporary shifts impact potential developments in music businesses
Economic or business concepts applicable to the chosen segments of the music industry
Clarity of argument and validation of opinions offered
Effective academic technique, including referencing and citation (links below)
The essay should be clearly written, presented, and follow the Chicago (either A or B) referencing style.
Students are required to formulate their own topic for this assessment. Further discussion regarding topic options may take place during the weekly classes.
The written assignment should reference key terms and concepts presented throughout the semester and will be assessed on-
Identification, explanation, analysis, demonstration and discussion of how:
Industry participants relate and work together in the music industry
Contemporary shifts impact potential developments in music businesses
Economic or business concepts applicable to the chosen segments of the music industry
Clarity of argument and validation of opinions offered
Effective academic technique, including referencing and citation (links below)
The essay should be clearly written, presented, and follow the Chicago (either A or B) referencing style.