MUS 4880 - Record Label Operations

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): MUS 1880, MUS 1890, MUS 1892, MUS 2880, MUS 2882, MUS 2886, MUS 3880, MUS 3882

Description: This course takes a comprehensive look at the day-to-day business operations of classic and contemporary record labels. While reviewing how to acquire (artists and repertoire) and manage a roster of artists, this course focuses on the big picture and long-term planning that is needed to sustain such a business. Students gain experience in understanding how to establish and maintain distribution channels as well as the basics of the manufacturing process. Students analyze case studies of existing labels, but also propose ideas for establishing and running their own original record label(s).