KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION, Cover Sheet (10/02/2002)
Course Number/Program Name __MUSI 7010 Music Entrepreneurship____________ Department Music__________________________
Degree Title (if applicable)______Master of Music__________________ Proposed Effective Date Spring 2013______________________
Check one or more of the following and complete the appropriate sections:
Sections to be Completed
X New Course Proposal II, III, IV, V, VII
Course Title Change I, II, III Course Number Change I, II, III Course Credit Change I, II, III Course Prerequisite Change I, II, III Course Description Change I, II, III
Notes:
If proposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a new course with a new number should be proposed.
A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part of a new program. Current catalog information (Section I) is required for each existing course incorporated into the program.
Minor changes to a course can use the simplified E-Z Course Change Form.
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE I. Current Information (Fill in for changes)
Page Number in Current Catalog Course Prefix and Number Course Title
Credit Hours Prerequisites
Description (or Current Degree Requirements)
II. Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses)
Course Prefix and Number _MUSI 7010___________________ Course Title ___________ Music Entrepreneurship __ ______ Credit Hours ____________2 credit hours___2-0-2________________ Prerequisites ____________Admission to graduate study in
music__________________________ Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements)
Students will work on an internship project, learn aspects of what it is like to have a successful career in music in the 21st Century, and build the skills beyond musicianship that will contribute to success in the music field.
III. Justification
Success in a music career involves more than simply being a master of your art form. Many students graduate from fine music schools all over the country with graduate degrees each year only to realize that they have no idea: how to promote their budding career, what expectations employers in their field have when looking at résumés, if they should procure artist management, how to get artist management, if they need a website and what it should contain, if they should join a professional union or other organization, or what professional organizations or unions are appropriate to their field. Most music degrees do a fine job of teaching the art of music, but fail to teach the practical ins and outs of the actual marketplace.
This class is necessary to teach students basic business skills in their chosen careen fields through lectures, presentations, and internship experiences. The knowledge gained in this class is invaluable for the aspiring musician or music educator.
IV. Additional Information (for New Courses only)
Instructor: Dr. Michael Alexander
Text: Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching
Prerequisites: Admission to graduate study in music Objectives:
Through participation in the class, students will understand: 1. Methods of self-promotion
2. Artist Management
3. Unions and Professional Memberships 4. Publications specific to disciplines 5. Website development
6. Audition skills and expectations 7. Freelance skills
8. Contract considerations 9. Music Publishing 10. Recording
11. Working for and with non-profits 12. Grant writing
13. Taxes
14. Networking opportunities Instructional Method
Lectures, guest presentations, internships Method of Evaluation Class Participation 25% Daily Assignments 25% Internship Completion 25% Final Project/Paper 25% -
V. Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only)
Resource Amount Faculty Other Personnel Equipment Supplies Travel New Books New Journals Other (Specify) TOTAL 0
Funding Required Beyond
VI. COURSE MASTER FORM
This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President.
The form is required for all new courses.
DISCIPLINE Music
COURSE NUMBER MUSI 7010
COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL Music Entrepreneurship (Note: Limit 16 spaces)
CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS 2-0-2 Approval, Effective Term Spring 2013 Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U) Regular If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas? n/a Learning Support Programs courses which are
required as prerequisites none
APPROVED:
________________________________________________ Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee __
VII Attach Syllabus
Music Entrepreneurship MUSI 7010
Music Graduate
Spring 2013 Syllabus
Professor: Michael Alexander Office: Music Building Room 115
Phone: 678-797-2141 (office) or 770-862-5414 (Cell) Email: malex919@kennesaw.edu
Class Times:
Office Hours: By appointment
Required Materials
Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching Course Description
Students will work on an internship project, learn aspects of what it is like to have a successful career in music in the 21st Century, and build the skills beyond musicianship that will contribute to success in the music field.
Goals and Objectives
Through participation in the class, students will understand: 1. Methods of self-promotion
2. Artist Management
3. Unions and Professional Memberships 4. Publications specific to disciplines 5. Website development
6. Audition skills and expectations 7. Freelance skills
8. Contract considerations 9. Music Publishing 10. Recording
11. Working for and with non-profits 12. Grant writing
13. Taxes
14. Networking opportunities
Tentative Weekly Schedule
1. Methods of self-promotion 2. Artist Management
3. Unions and Professional Memberships 4. Publications specific to disciplines 5. Website development
6. Audition skills and expectations 7. Freelance skills
8. Contract considerations 9. Music Publishing 10. Recording
11. Working for and with non-profits 12. Grant writing
14. Networking opportunities 15. Presentation of Final Projects
Policies
Attendance at all classes is mandatory. In the event of an excused absence, students must call my office or the KSU Music Office prior to the class meeting and must provide a written note within 1 week of the absence as to the reason for the absence. One unexcused absence will result in a warning from the instructor, two absences will lower the grade by one letter, and three absences will result in an “F”. If you have a conflict, please see Dr. Alexander immediately to resolve the situation. As long as Dr. Alexander is informed of the problem in due time, he will do everything possible to find a solution
Internship opportunities will be provided. Completion of this portion of the class is contingent on the partnering organization completing a summary of your work. Partnering organizations include, but are not limited to: Cobb Symphony and Chorus
Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras and Choruses KSU Community and Alumni Choir
Capitol City Opera Atlanta Opera
Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments is requested to notify the instructor as early in the semester as possible. Verification from KSU disabled Student Support Services is required. All discussions will remain confidential.
Grading:
Class Participation 25% Daily Assignments 25% Internship Completion 25% Final Project/Paper 25%
The final grade will be taken from 100 points: A = 90-100
B = 80-90 C = 70-80 D = 60-70 F = 0-59
Academic Integrity Statement
Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct, as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Section II of the Student Code of Conduct addresses the University’s policy on academic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials,
misrepresentation/falsification of University records or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library materials, malicious/intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification cards. Incidents of alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established procedures of the University Judiciary Program, which includes either an “informal” resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct’s minimum one semester suspension requirement.
Disruption of Campus Life Statement
It is the purpose of the institution to provide a campus environment, which encourages academic accomplishment, personal growth, and a spirit of understanding and cooperation. An important part of maintaining such an environment is the commitment to protect the health and safety of
every member of the campus community. Belligerent, abusive, profane, threatening and/or inappropriate behavior on the part of students is a violation of the Kennesaw State University Student Conduct Regulations. Students who are found guilty of such misconduct may be subject to immediate dismissal from the institution. In addition, these violations of state law may also be subject to criminal action beyond the University disciplinary process.
