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Fundamentals of Music Business


Course Description

A survey of the music industry, its various revenue-generating sources, its principal actors, and its developmental history.


Athena Title

Music Business I


Prerequisite

Permission of department


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

The successful student will demonstrate an understanding of record and music company operations, income generation and distribution models, and publishing technologies and trends.


Topical Outline

1. General industry overview 2. Creative content development of songs and recordings 3. Commercialization of music 4. Music company operations 5. Upcoming industry operations and threats 6. Music career development options


Syllabus