MPCD351

FA - Fall Only

This course will provide an overview of creative
production for musicians ranging from small DIY
events to larger, more formal concerts,
fundraisers, festivals, and more. Through
lectures, discussion, hands-on assignments, and
visiting artist presentations, students will
explore practical, aesthetic, and transformational
aspects of production and artistic collaboration.
Topics include: community building, communication
and consent; organizational strategies and
scheduling; audio, livestream, lighting, and
staging considerations; legal considerations
including contracts, licensing, copyright,
trademark, business and nonprofit structures;
marketing and promotion; curation and
commissioning; budgeting and accounting; and grant
writing, fundraising, and pitching your project.