4/18/2024 8:29:41 PM	MUSC 70A Course Outline as of Fall 2021	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  MUSC 70A	Title:  MUSIC INDUSTRY 1
Full Title:  Music Industry 1: Fundamentals
Last Reviewed:3/8/2021

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	87.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
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Catalog Description:

This course offers a broad look at the music industry in a real-world setting through collaborative learning. Students will work in teams called "base groups" to accomplish various duties associated with the operation of an independent record label. Topics include the history of the music industry, record label business models and practices, copyrights, contracts, and ethics as they pertain to creating a recorded music product.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of MUSC 50

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course offers a broad look at the music industry in a real-world setting through collaborative learning. Students will work in teams called "base groups" to accomplish various duties associated with the operation of an independent record label. Topics include the history of the music industry, record label business models and practices, copyrights, contracts, and ethics as they pertain to creating a recorded music product.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of MUSC 50
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2021	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: CMUS 140X	Music Business	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): MUSC70A AND MUSC70B

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Describe the fundamental aspects of a recorded music business with proper consideration of trademark, contracts, and industry standards.

2. Create a strategy for producing and distributing a musical product using standard record industry practices as well as legal, social and ethical considerations.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Explain the purpose, place, and function of record labels in the modern music industry.

2. Identify the elements of record contracts and describe their significance.

3. Describe the importance of trademarks and copyrights within the record industry.

4. Explicate the business aspects and best practices for creating a viable commercial musical

    recording.

5. Explain how businesses function within the music industry including legal, ethical, and social

    considerations.

6. Demonstrate professionalism and effective interpersonal communication in a music industry

    setting.

Topics and Scope

(Topics are taught as integrated lecture/lab)

I. History of the Music Industry

    A. Traditional music industry

     B. Digital revolution

    C. Record industry of today

II. Record Label Models

    A. Major vs. independent labels

    B. 360 Deals

    C. The "Music Company" concept

III. Business Setup

    A. How to form a business

    B. Choosing an entity

         1. Sole proprietorships

         2. Partnerships

         3. Corporations

    C. Trademark

IV. Copyright Basics

    A. Importance of copyright

    B. Master recording vs composition

    C. How to file  

     D. Copyright infringement and fair use

    E. Work for hire and transfer of copyright

    F. Compulsory license

V. Contracts

    A. Royalties

    B. Advances

    C. Recoupment

     D. Cross-collateralization

    E. Exclusivity

    F. Controlled compositions

VI. Ethics

    A. Creating a code of ethics

    B. Transparency

    C. History of artist exploitation

    D. Cultural Appropriation

VII. Creating a Budget

    A. Merchandise

    B. Music Videos

    C. Promotion

    D. Album costs

VIII. Record Production

    A. Recording

    B. Mixing

    C. Mastering

    D. Role of the producer

IX. Record Manufacturing

     A. Metadata

    B. Artwork

    C. CDs

    D. Vinyl

Assignments:

(Lecture):

1. Readings (10-20 pages per week) from the text, handouts, and/or online sources

2. Viewing videos and/or trainings from online sources (as needed)

3. Short written assignments based on readings such as responses, short essay questions, or quiz

    questions

4. Quizzes (2-4) on course topics (multiple choice/short answer/essay as needed)

 

(Lab):

1. Identify 2-4 individual and/or group objectives.

2. In-class group work and completion of assigned base group duties

3. Oral presentation to pitch a new artist

4. Evaluation of success at individual and/or group objectives

5. Final oral presentation and written report from each base group

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 25 - 30%
Written assignments, identification of objectives, final group report
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 30 - 35%
Artist pitch presentation, assessment of objectives, final group presentation
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 15 - 20%
Quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 25 - 30%
Attendance, group participation, professionalism and teamwork

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

All You Need to Know About the Music Business. 10th ed. Passman, Donald. Simon & Schuster. 2019

How to Make it in the New Music Business. 2nd. Herstand, Ari. Liveright. 2019

 

Instructor prepared materials.

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