Awarding body:
Generic award - no awarding body (NONE)
Qualification type:
Short Course
What's the Introduction to the UK Music Industry course about?
This course offers an overview of the UK music industry and is suitable for anyone who wants to get into the UK music industry and who wishes to find out more about UK culture.
The course includes cultural visits to places of interest, including the Beatles Experience (Liverpool), the Science Museum, and the Manchester Academy, in addition to evening excursions to China Town and the Curry Mile.
Areas to be covered on the course include:
- The Industry Overview: organisations, revenue streams, legal considerations, the release process, industry structure and working with intermediaries
- Marketing Music: the audience, marketing tools, online methods, guerrilla marketing, current UK Music and marketing culture
- Managing Yourself: forming a strategy, project managing, taking a product and artist to market
- Creating and Recording the Song: creative writing master class, studio overview, tracking, overdubbing, mixing, mastering
The course is assessed through observation of teamwork and a daily diary of activities.
What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?
The Manchester College offers a range of recognised qualifications, including BTEC National Diplomas and Foundation Degrees, for those who wish to pursue careers in the music industry.
What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?
Applicants should have an ability to play a musical instrument or experience as a vocalist.
Which qualification will I be awarded if I successfully complete the Introduction to the UK Music Industry course?
This course does not lead to any formal qualifications.
Attendance
Short course
As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.
Hours per week:
30
As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.
Price (for guidance only)
£600.00
The fee for this course is approximate and subject to change. The price includes tuition and materials fees (where applicable), but excludes any exam or registration fees (where applicable). The actual amount you pay may also be affected by your age and personal circumstances. For further details please visit our fees section.
How do I apply?
For further information or to apply for a course, contact our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585 or email enquiries@themanchestercollege.ac.uk.
You can also apply on line for the Introduction to the UK Music Industry course.
Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.
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