SYLLABUS – Fall 2004
Course#: MBU 3450
Instructor & Phone #: Mr. Daniel T. Keen
Adjunct
Instructor, Music Business
742-5000 (ASCAP)
Credit: 3 hours
Class Location: MBC 204
Meeting Time: Tuesday,
Thursday,
I. COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
Catalog Description
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.
Course Rationale
Music Publishing is an integral part of the music industry. It is important to have a working knowledge of music publishing because it impacts every area of the music business.
General Course Objectives
As a result of this course, the student:
1. Should be able to explain those activities conducted by the music publisher including catalog administration, contract negotiation, royalty accounting, song promotion, mechanical, synchronization, and print licensing, and foreign sub-publishing.
2. Should be able to explain the nature of copyright including history and basic forms.
3. Should have a good understanding of the Performing Rights Organizations and their function in music publishing.
4. Should be able to express the major tenets of key music publishing contracts including exclusive and single songwriter contracts, co-publishing and administration.
II. COURSE
REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENT:
Required Materials
The required text is MUSIC,
MONEY AND SUCCESS – 2002-2003 Edition (Schirmer
Books) by Jeffrey Brabec and Todd Brabec. The book can be purchased at the
Attendance
It is my expectation that you attend all of the class meetings for the best learning experience. Absence is permitted only in cases of illness, family emergencies, or other legitimate causes. For a complete explanation of the attendance policy see pages 57 and 58 of the current University Bulletin.
Accommodation of Disabilities
In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and
the Americans with Disabilities Act,
Instructional Modes
Instruction will consist of several learning resources
including, but not limited to the following:
1. lectures and discussions; 2. assigned text readings; 3. visual
presentations; and 4. guest speakers.
As members of the
“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.”
Requirements For The Course
EXAMINATIONS:
Each student will pass 1. 2 Tests; 2. 1 Mid Term; and 3. 1 Final Exam for a total of 4 exams.
BRING TWO (2) #2 PENCILS!
Each student will submit 3 Music Publishing Reports on the dates stated in the syllabus under "COURSE CALENDAR." Each submission must include one article relating to some aspect of music publishing attached to a sheet of paper that includes an analysis of the article. These reports may be discussed in class. Reports turned in up to 24 hours after the deadline will have 10 points deducted from the grade automatically. NO REPORTS WILL BE ACCEPTED LATER THAN 24 HOURS PAST THE DEADLINE.
EVALUATION PROCEDURES
In this course 70% of your grade will come from performance on tests, mid-term, and final examinations. The breakdown is as follows:
Examinations Paper and Participation
Test #1 15% Reports 20%
Mid-term 20% Class participation 10%
Test #3 15%
Final 20%
NOTE:
The class participation grade is based upon a student's attendance in class. Zero to 1 abs. = A; 2 abs. = B; 3 abs. = C; 4 abs. = D; 5 or more abs. = F.
The final grade for the course will be calculated as follows:
90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D
below 60 is failing
Accommodation of Disabilities:
In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and
the Americans with Disabilities Act,