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Evaluating Music Production Students’ Awareness of Ethical Sampling
Thesis (MMus)--Stellenbosch University, 2026.
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| spelling | oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/136287 Evaluating Music Production Students’ Awareness of Ethical Sampling Leonard, John Gordon Roux, Gerhard W. Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Dept. of Music. Thesis (MMus)--Stellenbosch University, 2026. Leonard, J. G. 2026. Evaluating Music Production Students’ Awareness of Ethical Sampling. Unpublished masters thesis. Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch University [online]. Available: https://scholar.sun.ac.za/items/54c570b1-8539-42f2-8449-2d0c3e51ab0d This study aimed to investigate South African music production students’ awareness of ethical sampling and related legal obligations, and how this awareness interrelates with day-to-day production practices and learning needs. It examined what students know about the ethical use of samples, how their views relate to their actions, and the extent to which current pedagogy has equipped them to navigate permissions, licensing, and attribution. Following a constructivist method that views meanings as co-constructed and context-dependent, this study used a qualitative design, using semi-structured, one-on-one interviews conducted at two tertiary institutions in Gauteng. Lecturers from the institutes selected 12 students from two programmes who had previously used samples in their songs. The researcher recorded the interviews before transcribing and coding the data according to Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis framework. The study demonstrated credibility and dependability by recognising the researcher’s position as co-constructor and by using the reflexive journals maintained throughout the analysis. Analysis of the data produced the following three themes: Knowledge Hierarchies, Respect and Ownership, and Risk and Fear. Copyright laws protect original works, and music producers need to make decisions concerning reuse, attribution, permission, and ownership. As learning is often informal, students’ knowledge of licence requirements and clearances is inconsistent. Informal experiences lead to an uneven understanding of licensing and clearance. Some of the ethical considerations discussed related to attribution, seeking permission, and a preference for original production or recreation, centred on issues of respect and ownership. Several other risks and fears, ranging from licensing and clearance barriers to documented concerns about detection, cost, and timeliness, encouraged evasion through audio-altering techniques. The study aligns with other studies that promote a practical pedagogical approach to copyright literacy, amalgamating ethical reasoning with production competencies. This study suggests a six- to eight-week module for music institutions that educates students on Creative Commons licence frameworks, clearance procedures, and the recognition of rightsholders through diverse exercises and inclusive module discussions, equipping them with the requisite knowledge to release their songs legally and ethically in South Africa. Keywords: Copyright, Copyright infringement, Creative Commons, Ethical sampling, Licensing, Music production students, Music sampling, Qualitative study, Sample clearance, Semi structured interviews, South Africa. Masters 2026-04-30T17:26:31Z 2026-04-30T17:26:31Z 2026-03 Thesis https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/136287 en Stellenbosch University 244 pages application/pdf Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
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