MUSB 150 A-Z - Special Topics in Music Business

Semester Hours: 1-3

Current Special Topics:

MUSB 150A - Careers in the Music Industry

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the various career paths available in the music industry. Students will gain an understanding of key roles including artists, producers, managers, publicists, music supervisors, booking agents while also examining the evolving landscape of digital media, streaming, and entrepreneurship. Through guest speakers and hands-on projects, students will learn about industry trends, networking strategies, resume creation and the skills necessary to succeed in this dynamic field.

MUSB 150B - I Want My MTV: The Intersectional Relationship Between Music & the Moving Image

Kenyatta Beasley, Music, and Kelcey Edwards, Radio, Television, Film 

This class will examine the intersectional relationship of music and video production from the musical score as an integral element of cinema to the contemporary practice of filming and editing live music performances through music documentaries, live studio productions, and music videos. Through readings, screenings, and the analysis of works by classic and contemporary composers, students will explore the symbiotic relationship of film and music from historical, technological, and theoretical perspectives. Students will have the opportunity to work with the same leading digital tools that have accelerated the revolution in independent music publishing and video production as they explore the narrative functions of music through hands-on audiovisual projects. Students will become familiar with the techniques and collaborative workflows of music composers and filmmakers in practical and creative ways. Projects include scored film projects and on-camera performances of original scores for music students, and music videos, short music documentaries, and live-to-tape broadcasts for film/television students. Through these projects students will gain familiarity and confidence in the collaborations involved in the cinematic interpretation of live and pre-recorded music as they develop their unique creative styles and approaches. Final evaluations will be based on technical and creative mastery as well as each student’s contributions to highly collaborative group work. 

Crosslisted as: MUS 180T , RTVF 181B  

This course is a featured interdisciplinary course for Fall 2025. For more information, visit our Interdisciplinary Courses Webpage.

 

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Course may be repeated when topics vary and students may register for multiple courses within this numbering scheme. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. 

Not for Liberal Arts Credit.

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Summer I 2025

Summer II 2025

Summer III 2025

Fall 2025