About this course: This course provides an engaging and methodical insight into the past and present cultural and commercial music industry developments, directions, and trends. It will equip the students with the knowledge and skills necessary to appreciate, understand and more productively participate in today’s music industry field.
Created by: West Virginia University
Taught by: Darko Velichkovski, Music Industry Program Director
Music Industry
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Publishing and Copyright
10 videos, 2 readings
Graded: Quiz 1
WEEK 2
Live Music Industry
7 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Quiz 2
WEEK 3
Recording Industry
10 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Quiz 3
Graded: First Peer Graded Essay
WEEK 4
Magnetic Recording and Multitracks
9 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Quiz 4
Graded: Second Peer Graded Essay
WEEK 5
CD, MP3, and Online Marketplace
19 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Quiz 5
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Very concise and broad. I enjoyed the challenge, and look forward to revising the materials as I apply them in my business.
This course is awesome!
This course is very nive if you want to know how the biggest companies of music work. It help me in licensing and business. Every musician, sound engineer, musical producer, manager and composer in every part of the world should take it.
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Great course, but will need updating probably in 2 years!