Critical Music Industry Analysis Planner

Critical Music Industry Analysis Week OneOverall Aim of Lesson

Introduce each student to the module Explain the delivery approaches for the module The key learning topics The key learning outcomes The assessment methods and dates

ObjectivesLearners will: Demonstrate an understanding of the varied delivery approaches of the

module Demonstrate knowledge and skills on how to use the VLE ‘Blackboard’

and how to submit work electronically through the ‘Dropbox’ function. Demonstrate an understanding into the key learning outcomes,

assessment methods and assessment dates.

Time Lecturer Activity+ signposting Student Activities + reflection Resources

Introduction(Lesson Aims and link back.)

20 mins

Introduction to the module ‘Critical Music Industry Analysis’- Through lecturer presentation, including modules aims, learning outcomes and key learning topics

Note taking and class debate

Key Elements, including checking learning

60 mins

Explanation of varied delivery approaches to include:

Classes to be split into ‘Specific Pathway’ classes- to ensure sufficient contextualization of the learning outcomes.

Individual tutorials Submission of work through

‘Blackboard’ Lecturer feedback received

through ‘Blackboard’ Self Study Weeks

‘Blackboard’ Training

Student Activity:

Using Blackboard, each subject pathway group must complete an online activity set by their appropriate theme specific lecturer.

This should consist of engaging in a discussion board activity and submission of discussion board entry through the ‘Digital Dropbox’ function to one of their peers.

ICT access within computers, and access to VLE ‘Blackboard’

Conclusion Recap Any Questions Next session

20 mins Lecturer-Student Question and Answer

Session Lecturer-Student Question and Answer Session

ICT access within computers, and access to VLE ‘Blackboard’

Critical Music Industry Analysis Week TwoOverall Aim of Lesson

Identify the key characteristics of the Music Industry Define the key characteristics as they relate to a theme

specific area of study within the music industry

ObjectivesLearners will: Demonstrate an understanding of the key characteristics of the music

industry, in relation to a theme specific area of the music industry Identify the key characteristics of the music industry as they relate to

their chosen area of study Engage in peer class debate



20 mins

Introduction to the key learning topic- Lecturer Presentation

Note taking and class discussion


70 mins

Contextualization of main topic in relation to:

Key Personnel Music Performance Musical Genres Instrumentation, Commercialization, Self Employment Opportunities Live Events, Studio Recording Multimedia Manipulation, Music Based

Companies/Structures Event Management Artist Management Promotion

Note taking

Class Debate ‘should music be seen solely as a commercial product or should it be less important to make money and/or a living from music as an art form?’

The lecturer should act as a facilitator to this debate, allowing peer debate and interaction. This should allow each student to use what they have learned within a critical debate situation

Classroom based learning and teaching

SMART Board/White Board


20 mins Current Employment Opportunities Class

Debate

Brief Introduction to next weeks lecture

Current Employment Opportunities Class Debate



Critical Music Industry Analysis Week Three

Overall Aim of Lesson

Identify and define the key social, political and cultural factors that have been influential in the development of the music industry

ObjectivesLearners will: Demonstrate a critical understanding of key social, political and cultural

factors that have been influential in the development of the music industry

Engage in peer class debate



20 mins




70 mins


Music History Stylistic Evolution Culture Driving Music Music Driving Social Change Chosen Periods Political Protest Market Trends Commercialism Capitalism Key Personnel Driving Change

Note taking and class discussion Classroom based learning and teaching



20 mins Class Debate ‘what do you think will be

the key factors that will influence the music industry in the next 10 years?’

The lecturer should act as a facilitator to this debate, allowing peer debate and interaction. This should allow each student to use what they have learned within a critical debate situation


Class Debate ‘what do you think will be the key factors that will influence the music industry in the next 10 years?’



Critical Music Industry Analysis Week Four


Identify and define the key economic and technological factors that have been influential in the development of the music industry

ObjectivesLearners will: Demonstrate a critical understanding of key the key economic and

technological factors that have been influential in the development of the music industry

Engage in peer group discussions



20 mins




70 mins


Technological Advances Market Trends Commercialism Capitalism Global Music Markets Making Money From Music Revenue Streams


Class Activity:

In groups of 4/5, discuss ‘the importance that technology has had within the music industry over the past 20 years and what each group feels will drive future technology advances’.

Each group should identify a scribe and a speaker, to feedback to their peers.




20 mins

The lecturer should provide each student with access to the assessment sheet for their first report. It should be available under the ‘assignment’ column of Blackboard and the lecturer should go through the components of the assessment criteria.




Critical Music Industry Analysis Week Five


Discuss how the social, political, economic, cultural and technological factors have impacted on the evolution of the music industry

ObjectivesLearners will: Demonstrate a critical understanding of how the social, political, cultural

and technological factors have impacted on the evolution of the music industry



20 mins




80 mins


Evolution of Musical Genres Distribution Methods Access To Music Access To Technology Importance Of Live Events How Music is Recorded and

Manipulated How Music Is Performed Music Within Political Activism

The lecturer should then give a brief recap on the content of the past few lectures and how they relate to the first report that each student needs to submit as part of their summative assessment.





10 mins

Brief Introduction to next week’s tutorials and what each student is expected to prepare for their tutorial.



Critical Music Industry Analysis Week Six


To provide constructive and effective feedback on each students first report due

ObjectivesLearners will: Demonstrate an understanding of the assessment criteria for their first

summative assessment, and obtain constructive feedback on the work they have done so far.




This week’s lesson should take the form of one to one individual tutorials to discuss the requirements of the first summative assessment. This will allow each student to ask any questions regarding the assessment, or the module as a whole.

It is expected that each student will have started their report already and will have work to show their lecturer for comment and guidance.

Depending on the lecturers method of tutorial, this could take the form of face to face, through Blackboard or through the use of VC


Critical Music Industry Analysis Week SevenOverall Aim of Lesson

Identify the key influences in the development of the music industry; within a theme specific area of study

Describe the key influences in the development of the music industry; within a theme specific area of study

ObjectivesLearners will:

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the key influences in the development of the music industry; within a theme specific area of study

Access various relevant case studies relating to the key personnel involved with these key influences



20 mins




80 mins


Identification of key personnel/organizations

Relevant case studies Historical influences Historical case studies


Research Exercise:

For each student’s second summative assessment, they need to choose a relevant case study to research into. Each student should research into what case studies they would like to pursue. Each student should then write a 200 word summary on their chosen study and why they have chosen it. This should be submitted to the relevant lecturer by the end of the class.




10 mins

The lecturer should ensure that every student knows what is expected from their reports for next week.

The lecturer should also ensure that all candidates know how to submit their work and by when.

Note taking and class discussionClassroom based learning and teaching


Critical Music Industry Analysis Week Eight


Submission of summative assessment one (covering LO1 and LO2)


Submit their summative assessment on time and through the digital dropbox function of Blackboard.




Lecturer should be available to ensure successful electronic submissions of work by each student, and provide confirmation of receipt

VLE Blackboard


Critical Music Industry Analysis Week Nine


Each student will obtain constructive written feedback on their summative assessment

Describe and identify the key influences in the development of the music industry; within a theme specific area of study


Obtain constructive written feedback on their summative assessment

Access various relevant case studies relating to the key personnel involved with the key influences in the development of the music industry




40 mins

40 mins




The student should engage in self directed study for the final 40 minutes of the class, with the lecturer acting as a facilitator to each student’s research.

Each student should receive feedback on their summative assessment one report through blackboard and their ‘digital dropbox’. They should read over the lecturer’s comments and amend anything that has been requested.

Self directed learning through research into each students chosen topic for their second summative assessment, with the lecturer being there for support and assistance




10 mins

A brief description of next weeks lessonNote taking and class discussion



Critical Music Industry Analysis Week Ten


Describe and identify the key influences in the development of the music industry; within a theme specific area of study


Access various relevant case studies/materials relating to the key with the key influences in the development of the music industry, as per student choice of research topic




40 mins

40 mins




The student should engage in self directed study for the final 40 minutes of the class, with the lecturer acting as a facilitator to each student’s research.





10 mins

Brief Introduction to next week’s tutorials and what each student is expected to prepare for their tutorial.

Note taking and class discussionClassroom based learning and teaching


Critical Music Industry Analysis Week Eleven


To provide constructive and effective feedback on each students second report due

ObjectivesLearners will: Demonstrate an understanding of the assessment criteria for their

second summative assessment, and obtain constructive feedback on the work they have done so far.




This week’s lesson should take the form of one to one individual tutorials to discuss the requirements of the second summative assessment. This will allow each student to ask any questions regarding the assessment, or the module as a whole.

It is expected that each student will have started their report already and will have work to show their lecturer for comment and guidance.

Depending on the lecturers method of tutorial, this could take the form of face to face, through Blackboard or through the use of VC


Critical Music Industry Analysis Week Twelve


Research into the key influences of development have impacted on the evolution of the music industry case study; within a theme specific area of study


Be self directed learners, researching into a chosen case study for the purposes of their second summative assessment

Engage in discussion board debate within Blackboard




The lecturer should be available for student support through the means of Blackboard discussion board. The lecturer should post comments relating to the students second formative assessment and ensure that all students engage with this discussion process, as they research into and prepare their case study reports.


VLE ‘Blackboard’


The lecturer should ensure that every student knows what is expected from their reports for next week.

The lecturer should also ensure that all candidates know how to submit their work and by when.

Note taking and class discussionVLE ‘Blackboard’

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