Alexandra Perdue
Residential Faculty - Program Director, Music Business
Office: MCC Online
480-461-7403
Office Hours
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| By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
Office hours are available to all current and prospective students via the campus Learning Management System (Canvas). Visit https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1185011 and select the "Chat" button on the left side navigation in the course. For detailed questions or complex issues, office hours by appointment are highly recommended. Email musicbiz at mesacc dot edu to set up an appointment. Office hours are subject to change based upon college administrative commitments. Drop by anytime in the chat during open office hours and for students who need to meet at a different time, I will do my best to accomodate your schedule with an alternate appointment time. Currently enrolled students can also text anytime with any course-related questions. Email musicbiz at mesacc dot edu for text information.
For Academic Advising assistance, contact MCC's Academic Advisor Ms. Dzintra Malins in the Enrollment Center.
Contacts:
Alayna Thorpe, Academic Advisor
Enrollment Services
Email: alayna.thorpe@mesacc.edu
Dzintra Malins, Academic Advisor
Enrollment Services
Email: dzintra.malins@mesacc.edu
Ms. Thorpe and Ms. Malins can help you with study plans, course schedules, permissions to enroll, Maximum Time Frame applications, and graduation requirements and applications. They are available to help via phone, online web chat, email and in-person. They are, generally, on campus during regular business hours, M-F.
For Program questions and career advising, contact me at musicbiz at mesacc dot edu.
Classes Taught
Summer 2023
| MUC180 | Computer Literacy for the Music Business | 3 Credits | ||||
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Basic computer literacy, including business applications used in the Music Industry, with hands-on experience. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC109, or permission of Instructor or Department or Division Chair. |
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Course Notes: Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class. |
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| General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
17496 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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05/30/2023 - 06/29/2023 |
Class Started |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| MUC296WA | Cooperative Education | 1 Credits | ||||
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Work-college experiences that involve the combined efforts of educators and employers to accomplish an outcome related to the career objectives of the students. Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
17497 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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05/30/2023 - 06/29/2023 |
Class Started |
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Notes: For enrollment permission, please contact the Music Department office at 480-461-7575. |
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Fall 2023
| FMT107 | Career Pathways in the Media | 3 Credits | ||||
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Emphasis on theories of broadcasting, how the media functions in our society, the business structure of the U.S. media environment, the cultural import and potential impact of the programming and films, and the growth of new communications technologies. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
18532 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 10/13/2023 |
Open 20 of 22 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | 3 Credits | ||||
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Designed to provide an overview of content creation and copyright considerations within the Music Industry. Topics include songwriting and music creation, copyright, publishing and licensing, studio production, media applications of music, business ownership and operations, and emerging technologies. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
17879 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 10/13/2023 |
Open 10 of 24 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| Book Information | ||||||
| MUC110 | Music Business: Marketing and Monetization | 3 Credits | ||||
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Designed to provide an overview of the marketing and monetization of music. Topics include music label operations; contracts; marketing, promotion, and merchandising; agents, managers, and attorneys; concert promotion and touring; and unions and guilds. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
17880 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 10/13/2023 |
Open 23 of 28 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| MUC209 | Music Industry Entrepreneurship | 3 Credits | ||||
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Operation, scope, and career opportunities in the music business. Focuses on music in the areas of entrepreneurship, visionary development and the collaboration process. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (MUC109 and MUC110) or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
18870 |
Dobson Campus Online Course |
Independent Study
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 10/06/2023 |
Open 16 of 20 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Fall Flex Start 2023
| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | 3 Credits | ||||
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Designed to provide an overview of content creation and copyright considerations within the Music Industry. Topics include songwriting and music creation, copyright, publishing and licensing, studio production, media applications of music, business ownership and operations, and emerging technologies. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
18066 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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10/16/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Open 23 of 24 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| Book Information | ||||||
| MUC180 | Computer Literacy for the Music Business | 3 Credits | ||||
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Basic computer literacy, including business applications used in the Music Industry, with hands-on experience. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC109, or permission of Instructor or Department or Division Chair. |
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Course Notes: Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class. |
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| General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
19718 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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10/16/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Open 16 of 18 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| MUC296WA | Cooperative Education | 1 Credits | ||||
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Work-college experiences that involve the combined efforts of educators and employers to accomplish an outcome related to the career objectives of the students. Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
18788 |
Dobson Campus SD Instructor Office |
Field Based
Lab
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09/13/2023 - 10/13/2023 |
Open 10 of 10 |
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Notes: Class 18788 For enrollment permission, please contact Dzintra Malins at: dzintra.malins@mesacc.edu or call the Music Department office at 480-461-7575. |
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My Links
mcc music business program resources site (in canvas): https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1185011
mcc music business program website: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/music/music-industry-programs
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