Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MP 2510 - Music Copyright + Ethics


Credits: 3

In this sophomore-level music business course, students engage with legal and ethical issues concerning music sampling, licensing, ownership, royalties, and publication. Through lectures, case studies, discussions, contract reviews, and applied publishing projects, students will develop a foundational and actionable understanding of music as intellectual property. In addition to understanding and interpreting copyright law and best practices concerning fair use standards, music libraries, licensing, publication, and distribution of royalties, students will learn to identify clear and questionable ethical use violations, evaluate broader consequences of cultural appropriation, and cultivate ethical practices for social media use, file sharing, and music sampling.

Prerequisites: MP 1500 - How the Music Industry Works  

Course Learning Outcomes:
  • Utilize professional resources to establish, maintain, and defend artist rights and ownership of intellectual property.
  • Formulate ethical guidelines concerning fair use, music sampling, music sharing, and cultural appropriation.
  • Evaluate music recording and publishing contracts and music licensing agreements on the basis of intellectual property rights, royalty rates, and exclusivity.




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