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First-year Interest Groups (FIGs)

FIG #1: The Business of Music



FIG Clusters: Fall Quarter
Cluster Description:
An examination of the music industry: Past, Present and Future. In the early 2000’s digital technology brought massive change to the music industry. Forever changing how the audience finds, listens to and buys music. It also opened the door to endless opportunities for the artist to build and connect with their audience. In this FIG we will explore the shifts in the music business over the 100 plus year history of the industry. Students will explore how the music industry is conducted today, and examine how digital technology, including AI, will continue to change the Business of Music.

Courses

Class
 Instructor 
 Days 
 Time 
 Credits 
 GUR 
Economics 101
Shawn Knabb
MW
12:00 PM - 1:50 PM
4
SSC 
Music 105
Todd Smith
MWF
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
3
HUM 
Seminar 101
Lucas Senger
T
3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
2
 

Total Credits:

9
 

Course Descriptions for The Business of Music

  • Economics 101, Markets and Society, (Shawn Knabb) 4cr, SSC, CRN: 42077
    An introduction to the U.S. economy and its role in the world economy. Analysis of current economic controversies at home and abroad. Issues may include overall economic performance, problems of hunger and poverty, and the issues of economic insecurity, inequality, and sustainability. The course will examine the emergence of globalization and regionalism, and their implications for the workers and the environment.
  • Music 105, Popular and Rock Music Survey, (Todd Smith) 3cr, HUM, CRN: 43111
    Open to all students. An introduction to the genres, forms and composers of popular music within the framework of a study of its historical and cultural context.
  • Seminar 101, Perspectives on Learning, (Lucas Senger) 2cr, CRN: 41522
    An introductory seminar offering an exploration of academic content and essential questions within the liberal arts and sciences tradition. Includes embedded instruction in academic skills and use of campus resources pertinent to exploration of the FIG cluster theme. Concludes in a formal paper or academic presentation. We will look at the business of music through the history of the art. We will examine the roles of artist, patron, producer, audience and industry, and the organizational frameworks of the music industry's publishers, producers and distributors. We will also examine how consumer behavior, disruptive technology and cultural shifts have impacted the contemporary music industry, and take a close look at the current industry model and revealing what it means to be engaged in the business of music.

To see descriptions of other courses, see the University Catalog on which you may search for course information using the "binoculars" icon in the PDF viewer (Acrobat Reader).