Summer Institute Course Descriptions
MBU 1110. Survey of Music Business (3). A study of the major areas of Music Business. Attention is given to the practical application as well as the theoretical foundations. In-depth study of organizations and a general overview of the industry. Guest lecturers from the music industry may be utilized.
MBU 2130. History of the Recording Business (3). A study of the foundations of the recorded music business, which includes the development of recording labels, technology-driven changes, and recordings from 1877 to the present. Also discussed is the formation of the major recording labels and the development of the marketing structure whereby recorded music is exposed and sold to consumers.
AET 1380. Survey of Recording Technology (3). A study of the major areas of recording technology as related to the music industry. The student receives an overall view of analog and digital technology with attention to its innovations, history, and effect on the music industry.
MBU 3450. Music Publishing (3). A study of music publishing. The course deals with contracts, foreign publishing, catalog development, setting up a publishing company, demo sessions and licensing.
MBU 2000. Music Business Internship Lab (0). A computer/lecture-centered, career-oriented course covering basic business communication skills and music industry administration. Interviewing skills, internship expectations, career-building methodology, and networking techniques in the music business are also covered.
MBU 3000. Music Business Internship (4). This is a formal intern education assignment in which the qualifying student participates in an entertainment business organization as an intern for 30 hours a week for ten weeks.
MBU 3520. Intellectual Property (3). This course provides a comprehensive study of Intellectual Property, including copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, and rights of privacy and publicity. Specific topics include exclusive rights, infringement claims and defenses, ownership, duration, and registration.
MBU 3990. The Nashville Experience (0). The Nashville experience will expose Summer Institute participants to several of Nashville's most prized entertainment outlets. Students who have completed this course will have a better understanding of the scope of Nashville's entertainment industry and will have experienced the culture and vibrancy of Music City USA. (Pass/Fail)
