This course will introduce students to basic legal and business concepts in the creative industries, from music to theatre, fashion to design. Drawing upon real-life examples and case studies, as well as industry trends, myths, challenges, players, and practices, it covers common business structures and the advantages and disadvantages of each; managing and obtaining intellectual property rights and licenses; how to read, draft, and negotiate contracts; and hiring and managing staff, contractors, and volunteers. Open to undergraduate students by permission. Any undergraduate student seeking enrollment in this course must submit a request through the Permission Request Form.