Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Prerequisites
Overview of Arts Management and Entrepreneurship - AMGT 5013
Course Materials
You do not need to purchase any textbooks for this course. We will be using the following book extensively, but it is available through the OU Library.
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Paul Allen - Artist Management, Fifth Edition
- Be sure to log in with your OU 4x4/NetID and OU password for access.
The following book will be used for supplemental/optional readings throughout the course. While it is not available as an eBook through the library, you may wish to purchase it or request scans of it as desired using SoonerXpress.
- Angela Myles Beeching - Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music, Second Edition
- Please note that there is also a third edition of this book, but we will be using the second edition for this course.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Brainstorming Discussions | Each week, you will review new concepts, readings, case studies, and/or other materials and discuss them prior to the Live Session, bringing in your own viewpoint and experiences. | 15% |
| Scenario Discussions | After the readings and Live Sessions, you will practice applying your knowledge by discussing the best way to deal with a challenging scenario. | 15% |
| Live Sessions | Each week, you will attend or watch the Live Session. If you watch rather than attending synchronously, you will be required to submit a written assignment. | 10% |
| Resonance Series Talks | Throughout the semester, there will occasionally be opportunities to attend "Resonance Series Talks," which involve interview events with professionals in the field of artist management. You will need to submit questions, and if you are unable to attend, you will also submit a summary. | 5% |
| Module Assignments | At the end of each module, you will complete an assessment to demonstrate your learning in the module. These will involve various deliverables that you could use in a career in artist management. | 25% |
| Final Project | At the end of the course, you will combine and refine your module assignments into a final project. You will also add this to your ePortfolio. | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | A |
| 80–89% | B |
| 70–79% | C |
| 60–69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Course Components
Module Overviews
The start of each module will contain the following:
- Introductory text or video to provide background or context to the topic in order to prime you for what you are about to learn.
- Objectives/goals to help you focus on the right things as you go through the module.
- A checklist to help you manage your time to ensure you complete all required elements.
Brainstorming Discussions
By Tuesday at 5 PM Central, you will be expected to participate in this discussion board. This will give you enough information to get started forming an approach to the materials in the module, and it will prepare you to participate effectively in the Live Session. You will use these discussions to learn from the experiences of your classmates and share your knowledge and experiences with them. Your instructor will use it to gain an understanding of your background on the topic at hand.
Live Sessions
From 7 PM - 9 PM Central on Tuesdays, the class will meet on Zoom. This will offer the instructor the opportunity to offer feedback and give good and bad examples related to the weeks' topic. It will also give you further opportunities to work collaboratively and learn from each other. If you are unable to attend, you will be required to submit a written assignment regarding the recording. This will hold you accountable for the information presented and discussed in the Live Sessions.
Resonance Series Talks
Throughout the term, there will occasionally be opportunities to attend Resonance Series talks, which will be interviews with professionals in the field of artist management. You will be required to do a small amount of research before the talk and submit at least two questions for possible inclusion in the interview. Attendance will be the other part of your grade for these talks. If you are unable to attend, you will submit a written summary assignment that shows that you watched the entire recording.
Resources
The instructor will offer readings, videos, and podcasts to deepen your knowledge of the topic(s) at hand.
Scenario Discussions
You will be asked to think critically to apply what you have learned in the module to a particular case or problem scenario in a discussion board format. You will also reply to classmates. This will allow you to practice applying your knowledge in a real-world scenario, and it will also allow you to see other perspectives on the topic at hand before completing your module assignment.
Module Assignments
At the end of each module, you will have a culminating assignment in which you will demonstrate your ability to effectively apply the things you've learned in the module. These will be various deliverables that can be used in artist management work. At the end of the term, you will refine and combine these into your final project, which you will add to your ePortfolio.
Course Policies
Paragraph Writing & Word Count
Many assignments will ask you to write one, two, or more paragraphs instead of a specific word count. While most paragraphs will likely be 100 to 200 words and 4 to 6 sentences, it is the content and articulation of a full idea that is more important than the word count or how many periods there are. Use your best judgment in regard to the length of a paragraph, with the understanding that you are a graduate student writing within the area of your expertise.
Communication
If you need to communicate with me, feel free to email, request a Zoom appointment, call my office (405-325-5398), or schedule an appointment to come by my office in person (Catlett 135). Please do not send me a message in Canvas as I will very likely not see it. I should be able to reply to you within 24 hours, but typically much sooner if my schedule permits. I try to check my emails on the weekend, but cannot guarantee it.
Please feel free to address me by my first name, Eric, unless you are uncomfortable, in which case “Professor” is fine. Even though I am the instructor, many students in this class are considered professionals and in some cases will be experts in their fields. Please display the highest levels of respect for everyone in the class, be kind, be professional, and participate in discussions and conversations when prompted. Always assume I want to know your thoughts or opinions unless stated otherwise.
Feedback
Most discussion posts will be read and reviewed within 48 hours, although not all submissions will call for feedback on my behalf. Student feedback is both encouraged and required in different modules. I plan to grade all scenario discussions and module assignments within one week, but unforeseen circumstances may delay this timeline in rare cases.
Late Policy
Brainstorming Discussions, Scenario Discussions, and Module Assignments may be turned in late up to one week after their due date for 50% credit. Assignments will not be accepted after 7 days have passed. Please note that submitting discussions late will negatively impact other students in the class because it deprives your peers and yourself of valuable feedback.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism. As a member of the OU community, it is your responsibility to protect your educational investment by knowing and following the rules. For specific definitions of what constitutes cheating, review the Student’s Guide to Academic Integrity.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Land Acknowledgement
Long before the University of Oklahoma was established, the land on which the University now resides was the traditional home of the “Hasinais” Caddo Nation and “Kirikirʔi:s” Wichita & Affiliated Tribes.
We acknowledge this territory once also served as a hunting ground, trade exchange point, and migration route for the Apache, Comanche, Kiowa and Osage nations. Today, 39 tribal nations dwell in the state of Oklahoma as a result of settler and colonial policies that were designed to assimilate Native people.
The University of Oklahoma recognizes the historical connection our university has with its indigenous community. We acknowledge, honor and respect the diverse Indigenous peoples connected to this land. We fully recognize, support and advocate for the sovereign rights of all of Oklahoma’s 39 tribal nations. This acknowledgment is aligned with our university’s core value of creating a diverse and inclusive community. It is an institutional responsibility to recognize and acknowledge the people, culture and history that make up our entire OU Community.
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Student Support Services
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Online Library
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Copyright Statement and Privacy Information
Sessions of this course may be recorded or live-streamed. These recordings are the intellectual property of the individual faculty member and may not be shared or reproduced without the explicit, written consent of the faculty member. In addition, the privacy rights of others such as students, guest lecturers, and providers of copyrighted material displayed in the recording may be of concern. Students may not share any course recordings with individuals not enrolled in the class or upload them to any other online environment.
Academic Integrity
As a member of the OU community, it is your responsibility to protect your educational investment by knowing and following the rules. The Student Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and is contained in the Student's Guide to Academic Integrity.
Academic honesty is incredibly important in this course. Cheating is strictly prohibited at the University of Oklahoma because it devalues the degree you are working hard to get. Should you know of someone else engaging in academic misconduct, please report it to your instructor or directly to the Office of Academic Integrity. Your instructor has a professional obligation to report academic misconduct.
In addition to the course conduct policies outlined by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.
Religious Observance
It is the policy of the University to excuse the absences of students that result from religious observances and to reschedule examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays, without penalty. [See Faculty Handbook 3.15.2].
Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
The Accessibility and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is committed to supporting students with disabilities to ensure that they can enjoy equal access to all components of their education. This includes your academics, housing, and community events. Please review OU's Accessibility Policy.
If you are experiencing a disability or a mental/medical health condition that has a significant impact on one or more life functions, you can receive accommodations to provide equal access. Possible disabilities include but are not limited to learning disabilities, AD(H)D, mental health, and chronic health. Additionally, we support students with temporary medical conditions (broken wrist, shoulder surgery, etc.) and pregnancy.
To discuss potential accommodations, please contact the ADRC at 730 College Avenue, (phone) 405-325-3852, or adrc@ou.edu.
Title IX Resources
For any concerns regarding gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking, or intimate partner violence, the University offers a variety of resources, including advocates on-call 24/7, counseling services, mutual no-contact orders, scheduling adjustments, and disciplinary sanctions against the perpetrator. To learn more or to report an incident, please contact the Institutional Equity Office (M-F, from 8-5, at 405-325-3546) or OU Advocates (available 24/7 at 405-615-0013).
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth-Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability. Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the FAQ sheets provided by the Institutional Equity Office.
Mental Health Support Services
If you are experiencing any mental health issues that are impacting your academic performance, counseling is available at the University Counseling Center (UCC). The Center is located on the second floor of the Goddard Health Center, at 620 Elm Rm. 201, Norman, OK 73019. To schedule an appointment, call 405-325-2911. For more information, please visit the University Counseling Center.
Final Exam Preparation Period
Pre-finals week will be defined as the seven calendar days before the first day of finals. Faculty may cover new course material throughout this week. For specific provisions of the policy please refer to OU's Final Exam Preparation Period policy.
Required Policies for Students On Campus
Emergency Protocol
During an emergency, there are official university procedures that will maximize your safety.
Severe Weather: If you receive an OU Alert to seek refuge or hear a tornado siren that signals severe weather:
- Look for severe weather refuge location maps located inside most OU buildings near the entrances
- Seek refuge inside a building. Do not leave one building to seek shelter in another building that you deem safer. If outside, get into the nearest building.
- Go to the building’s severe weather refuge location. If you do not know where that is, go to the lowest level possible and seek refuge in the innermost room. Avoid outside doors and windows.
- Get in, Get Down, Cover Up.
- Wait for official notice to resume normal activities.
Additional information about severe weather preparedness is available through the Department of Campus Safety's Emergency Management Division.
OU-Norman Campus: Tornado Refuge Protocol
Severe Weather Preparedness Video
Armed Subject/Campus Intruder
If you receive an OU Alert to shelter-in-place due to an active shooter or armed intruder situation or you hear what you perceive to be gunshots:
- Avoid: If you believe you can get out of the area without encountering the armed individual, move quickly towards the nearest building exit, move away from the building, and call 911.
- Deny: If you cannot flee, move to an area that can be locked or barricaded, turn off lights, silence devices, spread out, and formulate a plan of attack if the shooter enters the room.
- Defend: As a last resort fight to defend yourself. For more information, visit:
OU's Emergency Preparedness site
Shots Fire on Campus Procedure
Fire Alarm/General Emergency
If you receive an OU Alert that there is danger inside or near the building, or the fire alarm inside the building activates:
- Leave the building. Do not use the elevators.
- Know at least two building exits.
- Assist those who may need help.
- Proceed to the emergency assembly area.
- Once safely outside, Notify first responders of anyone who may still be inside the building due to mobility issues.
- Wait for official notice before attempting to re-enter the building.
OU Fire Safety on Campus Video
Course Summary:
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