COURSE SYLLABUS
Course
Title: Music Publishing
Course #: MBU 3450.01
Credit
Hrs: 3
Semester: Spring
2007
Class
Location: MC 200B
Meeting
Times: Tuesday – Thursday 8:00-9:15 AM
Final
Exam: May 3rd 8:00AM
Professor: Dan Keen
Contacts: Email: DKeen@ascap.com
Course Description:
A study of music publishing. The course deals with contracts, music
licensing, foreign publishing, catalog development, demo sessions and other activities
conducted by music publishers.
Learning Outcomes:
·
A student will be able to define the role of music
publishing in the entertainment & music business.
·
A student will be able to perform the administration
tasks of a music publisher.
·
A student will be able to illustrate the creative
tasks of a music publisher.
·
A student will be able to exploit intellectual
property.
Performance Criteria:
o Students will identify the
major global music publishing companies.
o Students will demonstrate
the application of copyright owner’s exclusive rights.
o Students will demonstrate
the major income streams of music publishers.
o Students will compute
mechanical royalties.
o Students will solve
research problems through the application of music publishing industry methods.
o Students will demonstrate
the key tenets of songwriter contracts.
o Students will demonstrate
the methods utilized by the Performing Rights Organizations to collect and
distribute performance royalties.
GOALS
OF THE
The following objectives will be
applied toward course completion:
To
provide a personalized, career-oriented and practical education that emphasizes
leadership,
innovation, private enterprise, and entrepreneurship.
To
equip students with the tools to think critically, communicate effectively,
accept responsibility,
make successful decisions, and prosper in diverse work
environments.
To emphasize quality classroom instruction within the parameters of
ethical Christian principles.
HONOR CODE:
It is the
responsibility of each student to abide by the Belmont University Honor Code:
“In
affirmation of the Belmont University Statement of Values, I pledge that I will
not give or receive aid during examinations; I will not give or receive false
or impermissible aid in course work, in the preparation of reports, or in any
other type of work that is to be used by the instructor as the basis of my
grade; I will not engage in any form of academic fraud. Furthermore, I will
uphold my responsibility to see to it that others abide by the spirit and
letter of this Honor Pledge.”
“Accommodation of Disabilities: In compliance with
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act,
Course Requirements:
1.
Attendance: It is my recommendation that
you attend all of the class meetings for the best learning experience. Absence is permitted only in case of illness
or family emergencies. For a complete
explanation of the attendance policy see the Belmont University Bulletin
online.
2.
Materials:
Music, Money and Success
by Jeffrey & Todd Brabec, 5th Edition, Schirmer Books.
3.
Prepared assignments:
Research Speech: Each student is required
to prepare and present a three to five minute speech on some aspect of music
publishing. The speech should be an informative speech delivered
extemporaneously from a prepared outline. The student may choose any subject
matter that relates to music publishing with the exception of an overview of
ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, SOCAN, NMPA or HFA. A paper on a specific area of a PRO may
be permissible, i.e. comparing the Internet licensing of the PROs. Other
options for research include copyright legislation, international music
publishing issues, industry trade groups, specific publishing companies, new
media publishing issues, etc. Speech
topics must be emailed to the professor on or before
April 3rd.
If the topic submitted has already been taken by another student, you will
receive an email from the professor informing you that another topic must be
chosen. An out line of the speech
must be submitted on Thursday April 12th in class. A minimum of three sources are required and
must be cited on the outline. The course text book may not be used as one of
the three sources.
4.
Testing:
4 tests will be
given in the class on the dates stated under class schedule. NO MAKE UP TESTS WILL BE GIVEN.
5.
Basis of grade evaluation:
Test 1 15%, Mid Term 25%, Test 3 15%, Final 25%, Speech =
20 %
Grading scale: 97-100 = A+, 93-96 = A, 90-92 =A-, 87-89 =
B+, 83-86 = B,
80-82= B-, 77-79 = C+, 73-76 =
C, 70-72 = C-, 67-69 = D+, 63-66 + D, 60-62 = D-,
59 and
below = F
6.
Class Schedule:
MUSIC PUBLISHING,
Spring 2007 Course Calendar
Jan. 16 - read Preface and pgs. 1-9 of Chapter 1
18 - read pgs. 30-56 of Chapter 1
23 - read Chapter 4
25 - TEST #1
30 - read
pgs. 149-158 of Chapter 5
Feb. 1 - read
Chapter 10
13 - read Chapter 11
20 - read Chapter 7
22 - read Chapter 8
& (
27 - MID TERM
Mar. 1 - Interactive
exercise MANDATORY
6 - 8 Spring Break NO
CLASS
15 - read Chapter 13
22 - read pgs. 11-27 of Chapter 1
29 - read Chapter 2
Apr 3 - Speech Topic Due by email
read chapter 15
5 - Easter Break – No Classes
10 - TEST #3
12 – Speeches
(Submit Speech Outline)
17 - Speeches
19 - read Chapter 3
24 - read Chapter 12
26 - read Chapter 14
3 - Final
IMPORTANT – DO NOT buy a plane ticket or otherwise make plans to leave school
early before Spring Break or before the Final. DO NOT ask me if you can take
the Final early. Don’t even ask.