CEN 207 - Entertainment Business

Credit(s): 3

Survey of the business practices in the entertainment industry as they relate to employees. Topics include implications of different types of employment, making the deal and contracts, issues related to freelancing, self-marketing and working with agents. The course also explores the role of professional organizations, unions, and performing rights organizations and their influence on standard practices in the entertainment industry. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate a working vocabulary and knowledge of basic employee practices in the industry as they relate to the various crafts and venues. (TE)