FIG #01 Business of Music

Offered Fall Quarter

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 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.

At a Glance
Course Schedule CRN Credits GUR
Economics 101: Markets and Society TR 12:00 PM - 1:50 PM 42077 4 Social Sciences (SSC)
Music 105: Survey of Pop and Rock MWF 8:00AM - 8:50 AM 43111 3 Humanities (HUM)
Seminar 101: Perspectives on Learning T 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM 41522 2

Course Details

Economics 101: Markets and Society

Schedule

TR 12:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Description

Instructor: Shawn Knabb

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.

Economics 101 Registration Information
CRN Credits GUR Entity
42077 4 Social Sciences (SSC)

Music 105: Survey of Pop and Rock

Schedule

MWF 8:00AM - 8:50 AM

Description

Instructor: Todd Smith

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.

Music 105 Registration Information
CRN Credits GUR Entity
43111 3 Humanities (HUM)

Seminar 101: Perspectives on Learning

Schedule

T 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Description

Instructor: Lucas Senger

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. FIG seminars are linked to FIG clusters or GUR strands. Repeatable under different topics.

Seminar 101 Registration Information
CRN Credits GUR Entity
41522 2

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