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Working in the Creative Industries

 

​Outcome 1 & 2

 

To pass the first two outcomes of Working in the Creative Industries I had to investigate skills required to develop a career in the Creative Industries and also demonstrate a broad knowledge of the concepts of the commercial, legal and financial issues involved in employment in the Creative Industries. The key points of this module from the module descriptor were:

 

  • Reflective practice

  • Understanding of operating context

  • Business formation and structures

  • Communication and delegation

  • Networking skills

  • Business focus

  • Market research and marketing strategy

  • Health and safety

  • Contractual factors

  • Copyright factors

  • Economic factors

  • Political background

 

I passed this outcome by undergoing an open book assessment where I was asked 9 questions and I had to answer in short responses. The question I was asked were on:

 

  • Describing and explaining the three types of business formation.

  • The four P’s of a product. Price, place, promotion and product and I also had to explain each.

  • Stating what legislation there is to register an artist’s work.

  • Who the Health and safety regulator is.

  • Hazards within working in the live industry.

  • Sources of funding available.

  • Copyright length for recordings and music/lyrics.

  • Producer contracts. 

 

​Outcome 3

 

For the third outcome I had to outline and develop a strategic plan for personal career development. The key points of this outcome were:

 

  • Self-assessment and self-evaluation of skills

  • Target and goal setting

  • Interview skills

 

I passed this outcome by:

 

  • Going for a mock interview for a job about Audio for Multimedia.

  • Creating a CV.

  • Writing a cover letter for the job for Audio for Multimedia.

 

I enjoyed doing this module as it has given more confidence with job interviews and what the best way about going out to get a job is. It was interesting learning about the copyright lengths and how to copyright your own work.

 

I feel that the Working in the Creative Industries module has been useful to me as it has helped me develop my job interview skills and how to get a job in the audio industry. I has also given me options for funding. 

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