Course 3 Barriers to Inclusion in Music
Course Overview: Intersectionality and Barriers in Music
Understanding the complexities of exclusion requires a lens that accounts for the overlapping identities of every individual. This course utilizes Intersectionality as a foundational framework to examine the systemic barriers within the music industry.
By analyzing how different forms of inequality—such as race, gender, class, and disability—interact, you will gain a sophisticated understanding of the lived experiences of diverse professionals. This module challenges you to move beyond surface-level diversity and look at the structural changes needed to foster true equity in creative spaces.
Course Curriculum
The Intersectional Framework
An introduction to the origins of intersectionality, centered on the seminal work of Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw.
Mapping Overlapping Inequalities
A study of how multiple systemic barriers converge to create unique challenges for artists and professionals.
Barriers in the Music Industry
A critical analysis of how these dynamics impact creative output, career progression, and industry representation.
Reflective Practice
An individual assignment designed to bridge theory and practice, allowing you to apply intersectional thinking to your own professional environment.
Course Outcomes
A final synthesis of the insights and strategic competencies developed during the session.
Delivery & Duration
Duration
Approximately 90 minutes.
Format
Theory-based lectures, case studies on lived experiences, and guided self-reflection.
Assessment
Completion of an individual reflection assignment is required to demonstrate mastery of the framework.
What You'll Learn?
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
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- 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 90 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/
