Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria

1 Understand the roles and

responsibilities of music business

organisations

1.1 explain the activities of different

roles in the music business

1.2 analyse the responsibilities of

those involved in the music

industry

1.3 compare the roles of different

types of music organisations and

key professional bodies

2 Understand the principles of

copyright and royalties

2.1 examine intellectual property and

copyright law

2.2 explain current distribution

mechanisms

2.3 discuss copyright infringements

2.4 compare different types of

Contracts

3 Know how music businesses work

3.1 evaluate business opportunities in

the music industry

3.2 explain the necessary skills

needed to make effective business

judgements

3.3 explain management skills and

abilities useful in the music

business

3.4 evaluate ways in which the music

business has responded to change

4 Understand the management of a

portfolio career

4.1 analyse the legal and financial

structures required for a portfolio

career

4.2 assess the importance of planning

and organisation in a portfolio

career