Clifton Hunter High School

Student Name:

BTEC Extended Certificate in Music

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Tutor Group: ____________

UNIT 1: WORKING IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

Unit Outline and Assignment Brief
Centre Number: 91240
Unit Code: 20737G
Credit value: 5 credits

Unit Record Sheet - You will produce evidence to be marked at P1 3, M1 3, D1 3

P

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3

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3

D
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3

Unit Grade Awarded

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IMPORTANT DATES
Assignment issued: Week beginning 2nd November, 2015
Interim Assignment Deadlies: Weeks Beginning November 27, 2015 & January 22, 2016
Final Assignment deadline: Week beginning February 12, 2016

Assessor:

M. Chase

Verified by: A. Nicholson

Mchase@chhs.edu.ky
Maryann.butcher@gmail.com
925-7260 / 926-3471
Unit 1: Working in The Music Industry

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BTEC Extended Certificate in Music

Learning outcomes By the end of the unit you should:

1. Know different types of organisations in the music industry
2. Know job roles in the music industry
3. Be able to show your understanding of job roles/opportunities in the music business
This unit provides learners with a broad knowledge of employment opportunities in the music industry
and the jobs undertaken by those who work in it. You will also gain awareness and knowledge of the
basic structure of the music industry, taking into consideration some of the roles undertaken by those
working in it.
We will explore a range of music organisations to discover their purpose, the ways in which they operate
and how they relate to each other.
We will consider:
the roles of people working in these organisations, specifically exploring those involved in the
administration, promotion, performing and production of music events and products
how individuals are required to collaborate and relate to others working in the same area of the
industry as well as those in other organizations

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UNIT 1 GRADING CRITERIA

To achieve a pass grade the

evidence must show that the
learner is able to:

To achieve a merit grade the

evidence must show that the
learner is able to:

P1 describe an organisation from

an area of the music industry,
its function and relation to
other areas of the industry[IE]

M1 explain the function of

a music organisation, its
function and relation to other
areas of the industry

P2 describe a job role from

the performance area of
employment, how it relates
to other roles from the same
and different areas of the
industry[IE]

M2 explain a job role from

the performance area of
employment, how it relates
to other roles from the same
and different areas of the
industry

P3 describe a job role from a

different area of employment
within the music industry and
how it relates to other roles
from the same and different
areas of the industry.[IE]

M3 explain a job role from a

different area of employment
within the music industry and
how it relates to other roles
from the same and different
areas of the industry.

BTEC Extended Certificate in Music

To achieve a distinction grade

the evidence must show that
the learner is able to:
D1 explain the function of a
music organisation drawing
supported conclusions about its
relation to other areas of the
industry
D2 provide an explanation
of a job role from the
performance area of employment
providing a detailed account of
how it relates to other roles from
the same and different areas of
the industry using well chosen
examples
D3 provide an explanation of
a job role from a different area of
employment within the music
industry providing a detailed
account of how it relates to other
roles fromthe same and different
areasof the industry using well
chosen examples.

Guidance for reaching better grades: Remember that the marking structure means you have to do
all of the things in the pass column to stand a chance at a merit, and the same with merit to distinction

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Scenario/Vocational Context

BTEC Extended Certificate in Music

You are working as an arts administrator. Your boss gives you a research project to complete so that all
staff can be briefed by your knowledge on organisations and job roles in the music industry. Your brief is
to give some basic information about music organisations and select job roles then say how they are
linked. Your presentation/interview will be particularly to new recruits who have little experience of
working in the music industry
Web sites that you might use to help with your research:
www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onemusic/industry (general information)
www.emimusic.com (example of a recording company/record label)
www.sonymusic.com (example of a recording company/record label)
www.agents-uk.com (list of artists representatives/agents)
www.theagencygroup.com (example of an artists representative/agent)
www.musiciansunion.org.uk (example of a professional organization/union)
www.equity.org.uk (example of a professional organization/union)

This will lead to the assignment tasks:

To produce a Powerpoint presentation or an Interview on Organisations in the Music Industry
To produce a similar presentation on Job Roles in the Music Industry.

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TASK 1 ORGANISATIONS

IN THE

BTEC Extended Certificate in Music

ASSIGNMENT BRIEF
MUSIC INDUSTRY

Section 1
Individual work
Undertake a piece of research that answers the
following questions. Your research may take the
form of a Power Point presentation or an interview.
1. What is a recording company (record
label)?
Describe what it is, give an example of one
and explain why they are needed.
2. What is an artists representative
(agency)?
Describe what it is, give an example of one
and explain why they are needed.
3. What is a music professional
organization (union)?
Describe what it is, give an example of one
and explain why they are needed.
4. Do record labels, agencies and unions
need to work together?
Firstly say why they might need to work
together, then say why they might not, then
say your opinion. Give examples to support
what you say if you are aiming for the top
grades (P1, M1 &D1).

Evidence

Grade

Powerpoint
presentation or audio
recorded interview

P1 M1- D1

Deadline
Nov-272015

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Task 2-Job Roles in the Music Industry

Section 2

Evidence

Individual work
Undertake a piece of research that answers the following
questions. Your research may take the form of a Power Point
presentation or an interview.
1. What is the role of a performer (e.g. singer,
rapper, DJ, instrumentalist)?
Describe what they do, give an example of good one
(your favourite) and explain why they are a good
performer.
2. What is the role of a marketing manager in the
music industry?
Describe what they do, give an example of a
successful piece of marketing and explain why it is a
successful example (e.g. a poster campaign, internet
campaign or a TV advert etc.)
3. What is the role of a record producer?
Describe what they do, give an example of a good
one and if you can say why they are successful. (Find
an example by searching your favourite song and
who produced it).
4. Do performers, marketing managers and
record producers need to work together?
Firstly say why they do need to work together, then
say why they dont, then say your opinion. Give
examples to support what you say if you are aiming
for the top grades.

Powerpoint
presentation or
recorded interview

Grade
P2 M2
D2
P3 M3
D3

Deadline
Jan-222016

(P2, P3, M2, M3, D2, & D3)

ASSIGNMENT REGULATIONS
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1. Before handing in your work you should check that:

It is clearly marked with your name, date and assignment / task title.
All of the set tasks have been completed and declaration signed and dated
A reference list /bibliography, where necessary, has been included (at the end)
2. All assignments must be submitted inside of your portfolio folder to your tutor between the hours of 08:00 and
15:00, Monday to Friday. Responsibility for submitting work on time and to the correct location rests with you. Late
submissions without legitimate reasons will be returned unmarked. No work will be accepted via email, unless prior
agreement has been made with your course tutor.
DECLARATION BY CANDIDATE

I confirm that the work submitted is the work of the above named student. Any borrowed or quoted
material is referenced where necessary. This includes internet material.
CANDIDATE SIGNATURE

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TEACHER SIGNATURE

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UNIT TITLE

Working in the Music Industry

UNIT NO.

ASSIGNMENT
TITLE

Task 1: Organisations in the Music Industry

Task 2: Job Roles in the Music Industry

ASSIGNMENT NO.

Assessor Feedback (First submission)

Grading criteria
PASS Grading
NOT achieved
criteria achieved

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MERIT Grading
criteria achieved

DISTINCTION Grading
criteria achieved

NYA1

P1

M1

D1

NYA2

P2

D2

D2

NYA3

P3

M3

D3

Assessor signature

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Assessor Feedback (Resubmission)

Resubmission of improved evidence will be subject to approval by the INTERNAL VERIFIER
Criteria for
resubmission:
IVs Signature.

Date.

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Resubmission deadline: . (Within 10 working days of the assessment decision given)

Grading criteria
NOT achieved

Assessor signature

PASS Grading
criteria achieved

MERIT Grading
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DISTINCTION Grading
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