Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian/english

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should:

  • have knowledge of methods and strategies for creating their own workplace in the music industry
  • have knowledge of economic mechanisms in the music industry
  • have a conscious relationship to the importance of entrepreneurship for personal development and in their own career development
  • have knowledge of financial and legal aspects of starting up their own business
  • have acquired methods for working independently with their own business and career path
  • be able to create a progress plan for a project, both artistically and financially
  • have knowledge of the Norwegian and international music industry and various players in the industry

Contents

The course makes the student aware of what it takes to create their own workplace in the music industry. The course provides the student with knowledge about the Norwegian and international music industry. The student learns about different players in the music industry: booking, management, record labels, clients and music publishers. The student learns about their own rights, both as a performer and as an author, and also familiarizes themselves with running their own business and making budgets. The course provides an overview of actors in the cultural industry and an introduction to support schemes for performing musicians.

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching is given in the form of lectures and group supervision.

Parts of the teaching are compulsory. These parts will be presented in Canvas at the start of the semester.

The expected scope of work is 27 hours per credit.

Examination requirements

  • Approved attendance at compulsory teaching.
  • 2 approved written assignments. Scope: 500-1000 words per assignment.

Further information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

Individual oral exam. Duration 10-15 minutes. Cases are handed out 2 weeks before the exam.

Character Expression: Graded Grade

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

No

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
MUR310 – Main Instrument 3. 5
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