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MD4305: Music and the Media
| Module Title | Music and the Media |
|---|---|
| Module Code | MD4305 |
| Module Tutor | Simon Turner |
| School | Media |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 4 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | This module explores the synergistic relationships that have developed historically between popular music and other media industries. It investigates the economic and cultural functions of music and the media and examines the changes to these functions with the recent emergence of multi-media conglomerates. |
| Indicative Syllabus | Popular music has been historically interconnected with a range of media: radio, records, radio, film, television, computer games and, most recently, the internet. This module will focus upon the economic and cultural functions of popular music through different media forms and shifting market relations. In addition, the module will study the emergence of multi-media conglomerates and their impact upon the production and consumption of popular music. |
| Learning Outcomes | A student passing this module should be able to:...
Explain processes of economic concentration, integration (vertical, horizontal and multi-media) and synergy in the context of the entertainment industry |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Scheduled Contact Hours: 36 Independent Learning Hours: 114 |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 100% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 2000 Words |
| Special Assessment Requirements | |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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