APRA/AMCOS (Launceston College)

Written Assignment

APRA/AMCOS (25%)

Assignment Requirements:

1) What does APRA/AMCOS do?

2) What are Royalties?

3) How do musicians use APRA/AMCOS to make money from Royalties?

4) What is Copyright?

a. What is a performing right?

b. What is communication right?
c. What is a mechanical right?

5) Navigate to the ‘YOUTUBE FAQS”

a. What are the rates paid for Youtube videos?

b. Who gets paid for music covers?
c. Do you need a clearance to upload others music?

6) You are required to research either “Music Customer” or “Music Creators” and
provide an overview of one license type.

 Some examples for research could be: Publishing, Jingle Reporting, Royalties,
Performance Reports, License Types, Restaurants/Cafes.

http://apraamcos.com.au
Deliverables & Submission (by designated date*):
 The word count is 500 – 1000 words.
 Submit (via Canvas to your teacher). You must include your name on the written report.

Criteria Assessed:
5. Identify music industry issues and promote a music performance (element 1 – 2)