Music Courses > Business Environment of the Music Industry

Course Name Business Environment of the Music Industry
Course Number 8550
Grade/Meeting time 10 Alternating days, semester
11 Alternating days, semester
12 Alternating days, semester
9 Daily, quarter
10 Daily, quarter
11 Daily, quarter
12 Daily, quarter
Credit .5
Weight 1.0
Graduation Requirement Music or Elective
Prerequisite None
Special Consideration None

Description:
An inside look at all aspects of the $100 billion music and entertainment industry. Topics covered include record production, record promotion and distribution, concert production, artist management, concert management, arts administration, songwriting, publishing, copyright law, as well as music in movies, radio, TV, theater and video games. This course also explores the many career options available and what is involved in starting your own business in this field.