Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management Courses
- Fundamentals of Record Production
- Chicago Fashion Industry
- Behind the Curtains: Managing Live Performances
- Producing, Presenting, and Taking the Show on the Road
Fundamentals of Record Production
28-0410-41 Monday & Wednesday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 2 credits
28-0410-42 Monday & Wednesday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM; 2 credits
28-0410-43 Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 2 credits
28-0410-44 Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM; 2 credits
This course defines and explores the field of record production. The subject matter includes record concepts, microphones used, studio selection, relationship between artist and producer, budget, marketing, promotion, and sales as they affect the producer. The course also discusses how to begin your own record label. Students are exposed to the recording production process through hands-on recording of live music.
Chicago Fashion Industry
28-0910-41 Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 2 credits
28-0910-42 Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM; 2 credits
This course provides an exciting overview of the fashion industry. The principles of teamwork, decision-making, project management and creativity are heavily emphasized. Field trips to top retailers, plus class visitations by experts in the local fashion business are vital parts of this program. A major highlight of the course is a fashion show that is wholly planned and produced by the class. Students are required to design and produce a garment—regardless of their level of expertise. This course is an excellent opportunity for those who are interested in pursuing fashion as a career.
Behind the Curtains: Managing Live Performances
28-0810-41 Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 2 credits
This course presents the crucial role of the manager of any live performance by analyzing his/her planning, financial, marketing, and operational responsibilities. Students will have a chance to directly apply their new knowledge by assisting in the staging and production of the student Showcase, working closely with the manager and the technicians of the show.
Through class lectures, hands-on group projects, and field trips students will learn the fundamentals of producing a musical comedy (from conception to putting the musical on the stage), presenting a multi-media rock show (delivering the show to audience, from booking to promoting), and touring a family-oriented arena show—i.e., the circus—from the decision to tour to managing the day-to-day logistics of an ensemble on the road.