HND Music Business Search Results Entry Requirements What you need to qualify for entry... Ideally, you will have gained - At least 2 Highers (grade C pass minimum). Highers in business related subjects would be advantageous. OR - You will have achieved a relevant NQ/NC programme at level 5/6. - An appropriate level of English/Literacy is required from all applicants. - Applications from mature learners without formal qualifications are welcome. If you do not have an equivalent qualification, relevant industry experience will be taken into account but, most importantly, you have to be enthusiastic and want to study music business. Entry is by interview and you will be asked to discuss why you are suitable for a place on the Music Business Course. We will also ask you about an artist or band you like and tell us why you think they have become successful in the music business. You are asked to bring your certificates with you to interview and, if possible, a reference. Entry directly to year two of the HND Music Business is possible; you need to have achieved at least 15 credits from year one of the Music Business from another centre to do so. Description Do you want to be… … managing an exciting, though challenging, career in a diverse and ever- changing industry? Which industry? The Music Industry, of course. Do you see yourself discovering the next big act or artiste to take the music industry by storm? Do you fancy a career in the Music Industry, for example, with a record company, in band management, in music promotion, A&R…? Yes? Then read on… Join the HND Music Business at GKC and you’ll be one of the lucky ones to benefit from studying on our award-winning programme. The staff have tailored the course to equip you with the skills required by industry and give you the practical experience the industry demands. You will gain a current, practical understanding of all aspects of the music industry. The course is dynamic and stimulating and the tutors are industry practitioners, having gained extensive experience in the music industry; experience which is ready to be shared with you. In addition, you will gain first-hand industry experience by becoming involved in the running our student-managed record company, Electric Honey which has been running for 28 years. Under the guidance of the staff, you will find and sign a suitable band or artiste, identify music for publication, record or license the selected band or artist, coordinate the marketing, promotion and distribution of the product and get involved in the staging of a live event associated with the chosen band/artiste. You will also work alongside the TV and Film and Sound Production students to carry out exciting projects, gigs and events and work with industry. This course is run at our Creative Hub in our West Campus. Course Content Year 1: - Music Industry, Music Law - Music Industry, Marketing and Promotion - Budgeting and Accounts - Research Project - Music History Genres, Record Labels and Artists - Releasing a Record - Live Music Industry - Music Image and Graphics - Music Publishing - Music Business: Communication Skills - Running a Live Music Event - Graded Unit. Year 2: - Evolution of the Music Business - Running a Record Company - Cultural Studies - Music Business: Digital Distribution - Music Business: Professional Development Project - Music Business: Start Ups - Music Law - Music History - Tour Management - Graded Unit Duration Full Time 2 Academic Years. August - June. If you wish to study on a part-time basis you should provide information about this in their personal statement and at interview. Progression Successful learners can progress to 2nd or 3rd year degree programme (e.g. at UHI, UWS, Westminster). Alternatively, you could seek employment in many branches of the Music Industry.