James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2002

MU2431:03

Managing Music

Townsville

HECS Band 1

13 hours lectures, 13 hours workshops. Semester 2.

Available only to BMus students.

This subject is designed to inform students of the potential for a successful career in music and will cover a host of issues related to developing a professional portfolio in the music industry.

Learning Objectives:

  1. gain hands-on experience of managing music in the professional environment;
  2. develop a variety of entrepreneurial, management, administration and marketing skills;
  3. enhance potential for a successful career in music;
  4. develop a variety of skills in personal presentation, communication, self-management and promotion.

Assessment by group concert presentation (25%); promotional folio, curriculum vitae (30%); job application, interview (30%); seminar presentation (15%).