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Emerging Issues in Music Business


Course Description

The operational aspects of the music recording industry. Focus on special topics such as engineering, creative content development, and intellectual property protection. This course also features experiential learning activities, designed to provide hands-on experience and networking opportunities.


Athena Title

Music Business II


Prerequisite

MBUS 4100


Semester Course Offered

Offered spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

The successful student will demonstrate: 1) knowledge of the operational aspects of the recording industry from musical creation to marketing of the label; 2) ability to intern successfully in all aspects of the recording industry.


Topical Outline

1. Overview of the industry (1877 to the present) 2. Songwriting 3. Desktop studio production 4. Public relations 5. Legal aspects 6. Audio engineering and recording techniques 7. Film scoring 8. Entrepreneurship


Syllabus