Description
ENTR 324. LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE MUSIC BUSINESS. This course is designed to analyze the most important legal issues in the contemporary music industry, including how these issues began, how they have evolved, and where they are headed. Students will explore copyright law, including fair use and public domain, and how it affects sampling, interpolation, and mashups. The course will explore contracts related to songwriting, 360 deals, revenue sharing, and more, in addition to legal documents related to bands, booking, and touring. Students will also explore contemporary and new means of creating and disseminating music, including streaming audio/video and augmented/virtual reality, and explore associated legal implications. Students may only receive credit for one of Entrepreneurship 324, Management 324, or Music 324. Spring semester only, three hours.