| Course ID: | MBUS 5100. 3 hours. |
| Course Title: | 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. |
| Oasis Title: | Music Business II |
| Prerequisite: | MBUS 4100 |
Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| 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 |