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Alexandra Perdue

Residential Faculty - Program Director, Music Business

Music

Music

Office: MCC Online

480-461-7403

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
  11:00 AM - 4:00 PM    
  

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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 virtual chat during open office hours and for students who need to meet at a different time, we can work together 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.

Music Business Academic Advisement

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

Fall 2023

FMT107 Career Pathways in the Media 3 Credits

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.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18532

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 10/13/2023

Class Ended

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.

Class 18532 Students may contact instructor at: alexandra.perdue@mesacc.edu
MUC109 Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17879

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 10/13/2023

Class Ended

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.

Class 17879 Students may contact instructor at: alexandra.perdue@mesacc.edu
MUC110 Music Business: Marketing and Monetization 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17880

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 10/13/2023

Class Ended

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.

Class 17880 Students may contact instructor at: alexandra.perdue@mesacc.edu
MUC209 Music Industry Entrepreneurship 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18870
Dobson Campus

Online Course
Independent Study
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 10/06/2023

Class Ended

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.

Class 18870 For enrollment permission, please contact Dzintra Malins at: dzintra.malins@mesacc.edu or call the Music Department office at 480-461-7575.

Class 18870 Students may contact instructor at: alexandra.perdue@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2023

MUC109 Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18066

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/16/2023 - 12/15/2023

Class Started

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.

Class 18066 Students may contact instructor at: alexandra.perdue@mesacc.edu
MUC180 Computer Literacy for the Music Business 3 Credits

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.

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.
General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
19718

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
10/16/2023 - 12/15/2023

Class Started

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.

Class 19718 Students may contact instructor at: henri.benard@mesacc.edu or alexandra.perdue@mesacc.edu
MUC296WA Cooperative Education 1 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18788
Dobson Campus

SD Instructor Office
Field Based
Lab
09/13/2023 - 10/13/2023

Class Ended

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.

Spring 2024

FMT107 Career Pathways in the Media 3 Credits

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.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28614

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 03/08/2024

Open

14 of 20
Seats Available

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.

Class 28614 Students may contact instructor at: alexandra.perdue@mesacc.edu
MUC109 Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27197

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 03/08/2024

Open

11 of 22
Seats Available

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.

Class 27197 Students may contact instructor at: alexandra.perdue@mesacc.edu. Course access accounts should be created and active before class starts.
MUC110 Music Business: Marketing and Monetization 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27198

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 03/08/2024

Open

9 of 25
Seats Available

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.

Class 27198 Students may contact instructor at: alexandra.perdue@mesacc.edu. Course access accounts should be created and active before class starts.
MUC209 Music Industry Entrepreneurship 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28121

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 03/08/2024

Open

11 of 12
Seats Available

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.

For enrollment permission, please call the Music Department office at 480-461-7575.

Class 28121 Students may contact the instructor at alexandra.perdue@mesacc.edu

Spring Flex Start 2024

MUC109 Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27291

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
03/18/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

20 of 22
Seats Available

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.

Class 27291 Students may contact instructor at: alexandra.perdue@mesacc.edu. Course access accounts should be created and active before class starts.
MUC180 Computer Literacy for the Music Business 3 Credits

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.
General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28964

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
03/18/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

10 of 15
Seats Available

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.

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.

Class 28964 Students may contact instructor at alexandra.perdue@mesacc.edu
MUC216 Music Workshop/Seminar 1 Credits

Workshop seminar in commercial music disciplines.

Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
34014

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
02/16/2024 - 02/18/2024

Open

8 of 8
Seats Available

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.

Class 34014 Students may contact instructor at: alexandra.perdue@mesacc.edu
MUC296WA Cooperative Education 1 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28067
Dobson Campus

SD Instructor Office
Field Based
Lab
02/12/2024 - 03/08/2024

Open

8 of 10
Seats Available

Notes: 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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