Competences developed in the course

Transversal Competences

CT3: Solve problems and make decisions that respond to the objectives of the work undertaken.

CT4: Use information and communication technologies efficiently.

CT6: Exercise self‑criticism regarding one’s professional and interpersonal performance.

CT7: Use communicative skills and constructive criticism in teamwork.

CT8: Develop ideas and arguments in a reasoned and critical manner.

CT9: Integrate effectively into multidisciplinary teams and diverse cultural contexts.

CT11: Develop a professional ethic based on aesthetic, environmental and diversity awareness.

CT13: Seek excellence and quality in professional activity.

CT15: Work autonomously and value initiative and entrepreneurial spirit in professional practice.

General Competences

CG16: Understand the social, cultural and economic context in which musical practice develops, with attention to both local and global dimensions.

CG18: Communicate in written and oral form the content and objectives of professional activity to specialised audiences, using appropriate technical and general vocabulary.

CG19: Understand the pedagogical and educational implications of music at different levels.

CG24: Develop capacities for self‑directed learning throughout one’s professional life.

CG27: Understand and apply legislation relevant to one’s professional field.

Specific Competences

PG1: Understand in depth national and international legislation related to artistic matters, performance, and copyright.

PG9: Understand the professional environments in which musical activity takes place and their specific characteristics.

PG10: Understand the characteristics of public management from the logic of public service and its regulatory particularities.

PG11: Understand musical activity in its community dimension as an element with significant impact on social cohesion.

Learning outcomes (general objectives)

1. Understand the legal and institutional framework in which musical activity develops.
2. Understand the current legal situation of artists within the national legal system.
3. Master basic legal concepts necessary for managing or producing within the musical field.
4. Identify the different public and private law aspects relevant to organising, managing or producing musical activity.
5. Understand the public and political dimension of music from the perspective of public service and international regulations.
6. Identify the main public agents shaping cultural and musical policies, as well as key commercial actors.
7. Interpret legal texts to determine whether expert intervention is required.
8. Achieve autonomy in drafting basic legal acts and documents.
9. Understand the Artist’s Statute and its implications for the reality of artistic professions.
10. Understand the obligations and rights of the main figures in the sector: employers, freelancers, commercial companies, and the labour and self‑employment statutes.
11. Understand the main taxes and contributions affecting musical practice: personal income tax, VAT, corporate tax and social security.
12. Understand and contextualise the rationale behind cultural subsidies and the role of sector representatives in ensuring legal compliance.

Contents

The rule of law. The European project. The right to culture. The context and actors of the cultural sector from a legal perspective. Main public and private institutions involved in culture. Theoretical foundations of public policies in culture and music. Logics of public intervention in culture. Systems of organisation of public policies. Contracting with the public sector. Private law applied to music. Civil and commercial companies: rights and obligations. Foundations and associations. Patronage. Main tax types and sector functioning. Subsidies. Contracting with the public sector. Rights and obligations of employers, workers and freelancers. Labour statute, self‑employment statute. Applicable collective agreements.

Teaching methodology

Teaching–learning methodology includes lectures, debate and discussion sessions, group work sessions and student presentations.

Assessment systems

Continuous assessment based on diagnostic evaluation and formalised through summative assessment leading to the final grade. Assessment records derive from class participation and work, presentation of assignments, completion of tasks and/or readings outside class, submission of written work, or written and oral examinations.