Sound Recording and Popular Music
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify significant milestones in the development of sound recording
- Explain the nature, functions and affordances of sound recording and popular music
- Describe the different genres and cultural expressions found in recorded music as creative products
- Define the roles of record labels in the music industry
- Explain current business models, economic factors and other forces affecting the music industry
- Evaluate the impact of media convergence, digital media and social media on the marketing and distribution of popular music
- Describe the cultural and personal impact of recorded music
- Discuss key ethical and legal issues related to contemporary recorded music