MUSC 180W Seminar in Music Business

An exploration of the many facets of the music industry: history, technology, economics, sociology, and legislation. Intended to provide both a broad understanding of the industry and a pragmatic survey of available career paths. While designed for general students, this seminar is specifically directed to those students desiring to pursue a music business career, whether in performance, management, the record business, writing about music (journalism, criticism), or entertainment law. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and course 80W in the same quarter. Admission by permission of instructor at or before first class meeting.