Course 1 Why Inclusion Matters in Music
Course Overview
In today’s global market, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) are no longer just “nice-to-have” values—they are the engines of innovation and sustainability. This course provides a high-impact exploration of why inclusion is a fundamental pillar for the music and creative sectors.
Through a blend of industry analysis and personal reflection, you will evaluate the current state of representation in these fields and assess the tangible consequences of exclusionary practices on both individual talent and organizational health.
Course Curriculum
The Reality of the Industry
Analyse the current landscape of inclusion versus exclusion within the creative sectors.
The Impact Assessment
Understand the real-world repercussions of exclusion on artists, professionals, and long-term business viability.
The Top 10 Benefits
Discover why embedding EDI principles is crucial for building healthier, more resilient professional environments.
Personal Reflection
Engage in a guided assignment to examine your own experiences and perspectives, fostering a deeper sense of professional empathy.
Course Outcomes
A final synthesis of the key competencies and takeaways gained through this training.
Delivery & Duration
Duration
Approximately 60 minutes.
Format
Self-paced digital lessons, industry case studies, and a personal reflection assignment.
Requirement
Completion of the reflection-based assignment is required to finalise the course.
Course Curriculum
The Reality of the Industry
Analyze the current landscape of inclusion versus exclusion within the creative sectors.
The Impact Assessment
Understand the real-world repercussions of exclusion on artists, professionals, and long-term business viability.
The Top 10 Benefits
Discover why embedding EDI principles is crucial for building healthier, more resilient professional environments.
Personal Reflection
Engage in a guided assignment to examine your own experiences and perspectives, fostering a deeper sense of professional empathy.
Course Outcomes
A final synthesis of the key competencies and takeaways gained through this training.
What You'll Learn?
- The current state of diversity in the creative and music industries
- The impact of exclusion
- The many benefits embracing equality, diversity and inclusion bring to businesses
Aimed at those who work in diversity conscious startups & SMEs, music and creative organisations, cultural institutions, sector bodies, and those in music education or as a self-employed music professional. As light-touch introductions, the courses are beginner-friendly and provide an accessible entry point into EDI.
HOW TO SIGN UP
- Go to the Registration page (under MCC) and create an account where you will be taken to your Student Dashboard.
- Go to the course you would like to take and press the ‘Purchase Now’ button.
- Fill in the billing information and payment details and press ‘Place Order’.
- If you are an IMPALA member use the coupon code provided by IMPALA at the end of the payment process. The charge will automatically be removed. Then press ‘Place Order’.
- You will see a message stating ‘thank you for your order’ and you can now access your course/s from the dropdown menu (under MCC).
- Please note: Access to this course is available for 3 months from the date of enrolment. After this period, access will automatically expire.
COURSE FORMAT
- This course should take around 60 minutes to complete.
- Students are required to complete all lessons before reaching the final lesson, where the assignment is located. This ensures that you go through the learning material before attempting the final assessment.
- You don’t need to complete it all in one go — your progress is saved automatically, and you can return at any time. Lessons are designed to be bite-sized.
- Each lesson may include several Canva slides. Check the bottom-left corner for slide numbers, and use the arrows to move forward or backward manually.
- To move between lessons, use the navigation buttons at the top of the page or the lesson menu on the left.
- Most lessons include an audio recording at the bottom of the page. These support accessibility (e.g. for users with sight impairments) and provide an alternative way to engage with the content.
COMPLETING THE COURSE
- You have unlimited attempts to pass each quiz.
- After finishing a lesson, click Mark Complete.
- At the end of each course there is a short assignment. When you complete an assignment, upload it using the document uploader. After it has been reviewed and approved, your course will be marked 100% complete and you’ll receive an email confirming you can download your certificate of completion.
QUESTIONS
- If you have any questions about the course content or assignments, please send a message here: https://vbain.co.uk/contact/
