Manage distribution of music and associated products

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CUSMGT401A, 'Manage distribution of music and associated products'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Manage distribution of music and associated products' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Distribute physical products

1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel determine the range of physical products to be promoted and distributed

1.2 Ensure that contracts clearly state the rights and obligations of all parties with regard to distribution of music and associated products

1.3 Manage the distribution of physical products to retail outlets as required

1.4 Ensure that accurate records are kept of products distributed

1.5 Ensure that income from sales of products is distributed in line with contractual agreements

2. Manage digital distribution of music

2.1 Ensure that artists, songwriters and composers understand different business models for digital distribution of their music

2.2 Ensure that artists, songwriters and composers understand their rights under a digital distribution deal

2.3 Supply music for digital distribution in the required format

2.4 Contribute to the promotion of music and associated products through media outlets as required

2.5 Ensure that accurate records are kept of music distributed

2.6 Ensure that income from sales of music is distributed in line with contractual agreements

3. Evaluate distribution strategies

3.1 Assess the impact and effectiveness of distribution strategies

3.2 Analyse costs and timelines to evaluate benefits arising from distribution strategies

3.3 In consultation with relevant personnel, revise distribution strategies as required


Qualifications and Skillsets

CUSMGT401A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CUS50309 - Diploma of Music Business
  • CUS40309 - Certificate IV in Music Business