| Upon completion of this class, students should hold the fundamental tools needed to: | |||
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Function effectively as a music publisher | ||
| • | Work with/for a music publisher, while understanding the day to day operations of the business | ||
| • Attendance and Class Participation ............................... | 30% | |
| • Unit Tests (2) and Assignments...................................... | 50% | |
| • 2 Quizzes....................................................................... | 20% | |
| • Extra-Credit Projects-Research optional......................... | optional |
| I. | Music Publishing |
| Music Publishers and what they do, Inner Workings of Publishing, Acquisition of Rights, Songwriter-Publisher Relationship, Contracts, Sources of Income | |
| II. | Co-Publishing & Administration |
| Terms of a Co-Publishing Agreement, Administration Agreements | |
| III. | Television |
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The TV industry, Types of TV Music and how used, the TV Music Budget, TV Synchronization Rights, Royalties, and what happens after a song is used in a TV Program |
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| IV. | Film |
| Overview of the Movie Industry, the Film Music Budget, Use of Pre-Existing Hit Songs in Films, The Song Written for a Motion Picture, Life After the Movie Release, Background Music Score, Sources of Income | |
| V. | Commercials |
| The Advertising Industry and How it Works, Jingles, Negotiating with an Ad Agency, Radio and TV Royalties for Ad Music | |
| VI. | Performances |
| The Performing Right, ASCAP, BMI & SESAC, Types of License Agreements, Writer and Publisher Contracts, ASCAP-BMI Income and Distributions, Payments and Payment Rules for ASCAP-BMI, Chart Songs – what they earn | |
| VII. | Broadway |
| Overview of Broadway Musicals, Rights and Royalties | |
| VIII. | Foreign – Subpublishing |
| The Role of the Subpublisher, Subpublishing Agreement, Foreign Performing Rights Societies, Mechanical Royalties | |
| IX. | Copyright |
| Exclusive Rights of Copyright, Works Made for Hire, Compulsory Licenses, Copyright Notice, Fees and Forms, Duration of Copyright, Infringement of Copyright | |
| X. | Paperwork! |
| Copyright Registration Form, ASCAP-BMI-SESAC Writer Applications, ASCAP-BMI-SESAC Publisher Applications, Clearance Forms, Publisher Song Contract, Exclusive Songwriter Term Contract, Co-Publishing Agreement, Sync License, Research Infringement Cases |
| • | Makeup exams may be given if arrangements are made prior to the exam date. |
| • | Students will not receive full credit for assignments turned in late. |
| • | Failure to attend class regularly may result in a lower grade. |
| • | If you do not attend class the entire semester you will receive a failing grade. |
| • | Withdrawal from this class is the responsibility of the student. |
| • | An incomplete may be given to a student under special circumstances. If you feel this is necessary you must discuss the issue with the instructor no less than three weeks prior to the end of the semester. |
| • | Scholastic Dishonesty: (From Student Handbook 2002-2003, p. 32) ; "Acts prohibited by the College for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing outside work, Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, research, or self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper; projects, either individual or group: classroom presentations and homework." |
| • | Office of Students with Disabilities: (From Student Handbook, 2002-2003, p. 14) ; "Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical of psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office for Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes. Students are encouraged to do this three weeks before the start of the semester." |
| • | Student Discipline: Students are expected to behave as responsible adults and be courteous to their instructor and classmates at all times. Any student not demonstrating these qualities will be asked to leave the classroom. Repeated unacceptable behavior will result in a student being asked to leave the class permanently. |
| • | Academic Freedom: Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. Students may not only disagree with each other at times, but the student and instructor may also find that they have disparate views on sensitive and volatile topics. It is the college's hope that these differences will enhance the class and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. Therefore, be assured that your grade will not be adversely affected by any beliefs or ideas expressed in class or assignments. Rather, we will respect the views of other when expressed in classroom discussions. |