Capstone Major
Music Industry is a designated capstone major. Undergraduate students must complete a senior thesis that demonstrates the skills and expertise they have acquired in earlier coursework. This requirement may be fulfilled through a written research paper, but, given the experiential nature of the Music Industry program, it may also be … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
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Understanding of basics of economics and accounting, and master advanced financial concepts relevant to the entertainment and concert industry, including the management of intellectual property rights
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Understanding through study and performance of basic parameters of music, and how it works as a communicative language and a cultural force
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Displayed familiarity with the current practices of music and law, artist management, digital marketing, music publishing, concert and tour promotion, and other key tasks of the music and entertainment industries
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Demonstrated working understanding of acoustics, audio technology, audio engineering, studio production, and electronic music making
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Effective spoken and written communication and negotiation
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Understanding of how to plan, organize, and budget complex projects
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Development of techniques for managing and motivating collaborative and creative teams
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Engagement with analytical and historical research to development broad critical understanding of social, economic, and historical underpinnings of the global music industry, with special attention given to race/gender equity and music as a force for social justice
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Creation of collaborative networks with others in the music industry
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Acquisition of direct experience in characteristic music industry working environments, and reflection on that experience
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Participation in sustained mentoring relationships
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Assembling of a portfolio of relevant work experience and achievements