ATS3221 · Monash University
The music industries
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Arts
What it covers
In this unit, you consider the central production, consumption and policy contexts of popular music. The unit examines how popular music remains a significant media and cultural industry in the production of content and meaning. It assesses the core music-media output across print, broadcasting, mobile media, film, internet and related media industries. The unit also looks at how government policy shapes music production and consumption, and how local music-making and listening is shaped by global media practices. This includes examination of key debates about music-media technologies, intellectual property frameworks and the impact of music across different media content.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical exercise | Exercise | 40% |
| Presentation | Presentation | 10% |
| Essay | Written | 50% |
When and where
Not offered in 2027, or offerings not published yet.