SAEM 330 - Talent Booking Management

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

SPORT, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT

Description:

This course is designed for students interested in the musical talent management business. The industry will be covered from four major perspectives: (1) legal representation, (2) contract negotiations, (3) marketing and public relations support, and (4) all other services that managers provide their clients in this ever growing marketplace. The class will be provided with actual management projects throughout the semester with the on campus coffeehouse, Point Perk. Prerequisite: SAEM 152 Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Clearly communicate ideas and business concepts related to talent representation in the entertainment industry. (2) Demonstrate knowledge of the roles and responsibilites of key players involved in a talent's career, particularly: talent buyers, concert promoters, agents, managers, and attorneys. (3) Identify and execute the tasks necessary for booking acts in a small venue. (4) Ascertain ethical issues that talent and talent representatives face in the live music business. (5) Conduct research required to map out and coordinate the key elements of a national tour for an emerging musical talent or band.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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