List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Interpret publishing agreements | 1.1 Calculate publishing income in line with publishing agreements, copyright legislation and collection society agreements 1.2 Negotiate and confirm royalties due from the use of published works on behalf of creator of work or copyright owner 1.3 Confirm royalty negotiations reflect the commercial stature of the work 1.4 Discuss and confirm terms and conditions of publishing agreement with creator of work or copyright owner |
2. Collect and disperse publishing income | 2.1 Notify relevant collection societies of publishing agreement 2.2 Report the use of published works, using the standard administration procedures of relevant agencies 2.3 Calculate royalties and apportion income in line with publishing agreement using relevant software 2.4 Distribute royalties to originators in line with publishing agreement |
3. Monitor use of published works | 3.1 Plan and implement strategies to monitor and report on the use of published works 3.2 Build profile of published works to increase usage 3.3 Negotiate with relevant collection societies to protect use of published works internationally |
4. Maintain accounts for published works | 4.1 Update files systematically to maintain currency and accuracy of records and reporting 4.2 File new published works and notify relevant agencies promptly |
Evidence of the ability to:
analyse publishing agreements
calculate, collect and distribute publishing income to creators or copyright owners
maintain records for the administration of music publishing income.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
outline copyright legislation as it relates to licensing, publishing, rights and royalties
describe the various revenue structures in the music industry and the types of royalty income due to composers and songwriters
describe the methods for calculating and distributing publishing income
describe the rights and obligations of publishers and originators of published works
describe the role and functions of national and international music industry collection societies
describe methods for monitoring use of published works, and outline how this information is used
outline processes for monitoring and recording use of published works
describe the typical features, requirements and terminology used in publishing agreements
outline the issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of administering publishing income, and how they might be overcome.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
copyright and licensing legislation
relevant technology
interaction with others
collection society agreements.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.