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MUSTC 101 Survey of Music Recording/Publishing Business

Minimum Units: 2
Maximum Units: 2
Students learn techniques for successful operation of businesses focusing in the area of music recording and publishing. Cash flow is tracked and evaluated throughout the industry. The course details income generated by studio ownership, artist royalties, broadcast royalties and contract negotiation.
Add Consent: Not Required
Drop Consent: Not Required
Grading System: Student option grading
Course Typically Offered: Winter
Course Learning Outcomes:
  • Describe music publishing as it applies to songwriting and copyright ownership.
  • Explain the role of career team members including personal and business managers, entertainment agents, music attorneys and producers.
  • Describe financial considerations in record label contracts and production deals.
  • Explain details of merchandising band names and products as trademarks.
  • Describe present trends in major label industry impact and product distribution.

This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer


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