This module seeks to introduce students to methods of establishing and developing their career in a structured and professional manner within the Creative Indsutries. Students will learn basic concepts including (but not restricted to) personal skills audits and development, presentation skills, sales and marketing, financial resources within a creative context and planning. Wherever possible theory will be informed by practice.
This module aims to provide a basic grounding in the various aspects of arts management skills that are fundamental to a career in the Arts and Creative Industries. Students will study the basic concepts of arts management including key aspects of business management with the specific context of these industries.
This module is focused on encouraging students to identify
opportunities available to them in the creative industries. Projects
could be focused on developing an individual's career plan; responding
to and preparing for particular bids/tenders/contracts or the basic
planning necessary for a business start-up. While the project is
pretinent to the individual, it can be undertaken on a group basis.
This module examines the impact of Black Music on British culture and identity, including music styles such as Reggae, Soca, Rap, Jazz, Gospel & new emerging Urban Music forms. Students will explore, analyse and evaluate conclusions to develop an understanding of the music sector and its business practices.
