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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Each week, you can gain participation points in one of 3 ways. Details are offered below. | 25% |
| 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% |
| 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.
Participation
You can gain participation points for each module by doing one of these three things:
- Post your responses to the prompts in the Brainstorming Discussion Board before the Live Session.
- Read all materials in the Brainstorming Discussion Board prior to the Live Session and share your thoughts out loud during the Live Session. To gain full points, your contribution must be substantial - more than something like "I agree" or "good idea."
- Read all materials in the Brainstorming Discussion Board prior to the Live Session, attend live, and share your thoughts within 24 hours of the Live Session via a one or two paragraph submission to the Live Session assignment page.
Brainstorming Discussions
All students are expected to read the materials on this page prior to the Live Session. 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. If you are not able to attend the Live Session, you must post a response to the brainstorming discussion board prompt in Canvas prior to the Live Session instead. 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 Wednesdays, 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.
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, podcasts, and term lists 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
Access the University Academic Policies Document.
Course Summary:
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