The music business, once recording dominated, can now be characterized as a multifaceted, almost-everything-but-a-record FIELD. Changing media formats and new business models are the key elements in this rapidly changing sphere. The course focuses on how the industry has evolved and will continue to evolve. Emphasis is placed on understanding and developing new business paradigms. Particular areas of study include: music production, music supervision, copyright infringement, digital distribution, the new A&R, gaming, music publishing, music journalism, PR and publicity. Students follow, analyze, and critique current developments through a variety of non-traditional readings.