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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, the student should:

  • understand current crisis and future challenges and opportunities
  • be able to undertake in-depth analysis, individually and in groups
  • have in-depth understanding of the area of live music
  • understand rights management within an arts management context
  • be able to undertake in-depth analysis of revenue streams related to rights

Contents

  • Live music
  • Public and private finance
  • Marketing, brands, advertising, merchandise and other subsidiary income
  • The different players, organizations and institutions
  • The various dimensions of IP and copyright
  • Tools and strategies to identify, protect and manage IP

An international perspective of ownership issues, contracts, licensing and the commercialising of IP that will include an overview of business and legal issues, domestic and international copyright law, as well as music industry agreement

Teaching and learning methods

The course makes use of lectures, seminars and group work. The students will attend presentations from right organizations and industry firms from the current music business. Guest lecturers from the music industry may also be utilized.

Estimated student workload in this course is 27 hours per ECTS credits.

Examination requirements

Term papers will be submitted throughout the course. The term papers must be passed before taking the exam. More information about compulsory exercises is given in Canvas by semester start. Compulsory attendance in the lectures.

Examinations

One written individual take-home examination. Duration: 5 days. Assessed on the basis A-F (with A as the highest level and F as fail).
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