Spring 2008 Classes

Introduction to Entertainment, MGMT 195.01

When: Wednesdays and Fridays, 12:40 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: GBB 122
What:
- Personal Management for Artists
- Contracting for Artists
- Show Marketing, Promotion, Production
- Budgeting Events
- Funding for Live Events
- Budgeting for TV and Film
- Agency and Artist Relations
- Venue Management
- … and more
Who: Leaders of the entertainment industry. Experts of the entertainment business. Previous speakers of the Entertainment Management program have included Grammy and Academy Award winners and nominees.
How:
- Interact with experts from the entertainment business
- Lecture class
- Small group settings
- Mentoring sessions

Entertainment Management I, MGMT 402.01

When:
- Wednesdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Fridays 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- January 23, 30
- February 13, 15, 20, 27, 29
- March 12, 14, 19
- April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 23, 25, 30
Where: GBB L09
What: As a student in the spring courses, you will be introduced to the fundamental aspects of the entertainment business. Topics of discussion during the first session include artist development and management, productions, promotions, and venue management and marketing.
Students will produce an artist development plan. The minds behind the scenes of the entertainment industry are involved in developing, presenting, and sustaining not only an artist’s career, but also the companies that support the entertainment industry. As a student, you will learn about these aspects and use these skills to create your plan.
Who: Leaders of the entertainment industry. Experts of the entertainment business. Previous speakers of the Entertainment Management program have included Grammy and Academy Award winners and nominees.
How:
- Interact with experts from the entertainment business
- Lecture class
- Small group settings
- Mentoring sessions

Introduction to Entertainment, MGMT 403.01

When: Saturdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- February 16
- March 1, 15
- April 5, 12, 26
Where: GBB L09
What: Students build on the concepts learned in MGMT 402. Topics discussed throughout this second session include tour development and marketing, agency relations and responsibilities, and new forms of entertainment media and distribution.
As a student, you will produce an event management plan. This includes development of business plans, simulating the routing of tours, reviewing artist/entertainer contracts and budgets, and constant address and debate of critical issues facing the entertainment industry.
Who: Leaders of the entertainment industry. Experts of the entertainment business. Previous speakers of the Entertainment Management program have included Grammy and Academy Award winners and nominees.
How:
- Interact with experts from the entertainment business
- Lecture class
- Small group settings
- Mentoring sessions

Students registered during the spring semester will also develop the annual Spring Thaw.

Spring Thaw Concert: Pink Floyd Experience, University Theatre, April 19, 2008

Casino Night: Adams Center Sky Club, April 20, 2008

Spring Thaw Festival: The Oval, April 24, 2008