Music 104

MUSC 104 - Survey of the Music Industry (GE)

Credit Hours: (3)

An overview of the many diverse fields and career opportunities within the Arts and Entertainment industries is covered with an emphasis on music industry related fields. A survey of career options and the study of functions and interconnections of the various components of the music industry is included, as well as approaching the music industry with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Note(s): General Education and Applied Learning designated course. 


Detailed Description of Content of Course

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an overview of the many types of occupations to be found in the Music Business and Entertainment Field. Areas to be covered are as follows:

1. Legal Issues
        a. Copyright laws
        b. Publishing
        c. Contracts
2. Recording Industry
        a. Producing
        b. Recording
        c. Marketing
        d. Contracts
3. Audio, Video, and Technology
        a. Films and Television
        b. Radio
        c. Arts in Advertising
        d. Music Videos
        e. Technological applications
4. Retail and Merchandising
        a. Keyboards
        b. Orchestral and Band instruments
        c. School music supplies
        d. Recorded Music
        e. Printed Music
        f. Maintenance and Repair services
        g. Home entertainment
5. Arts Management and Promotion
        a. Non-profit vs. Commercial industry
        b. Career opportunities and preparation
        c. Business and legal concerns
        d. Industry sources and resources
 

Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

The course will include interactive lectures, outside reading, and student projects.
 

Goals and Objectives of the course

Students are expected to acquire knowledge of the many varied arts and entertainment related job and career opportunities available to them after graduation.
 

Assessment Measures

Students will be assessed via their regular attendance, class participation, weekly assignments, exams, and oral and written presentations.
 

Other Course Information

None

 
Review and Approval

February 2006 Reviewed E. Fellin, Chairman

March 01, 2021