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Alexandra Perdue

Residential Faculty - Music Business

Music and Dance

Music and Dance

Office: MCC Online

480-461-7403

Office Hours

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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/1355537 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 in anytime in the virtual chat during open office hours. 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 contact information.

Classes Taught

Fall 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
14443

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 10/11/2024

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 14443 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
13841

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 10/11/2024

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 13841 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
13842

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 10/11/2024

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 13842 Students may contact instructor at: alexandra.perdue@mesacc.edu

Fall 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
14024

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024

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 14024 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
35489

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024

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 35489 Students may contact instructor at: alexandra.perdue@mesacc.edu

Spring 2025

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
27811

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025

Open

18 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 27811 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
26651

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025

Open

21 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 26651 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
26652

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025

Open

17 of 32
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 26652 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
27449

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025

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 27449 Students may contact the instructor at alexandra.perdue@mesacc.edu

Spring Flex Start 2025

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
26743

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

26 of 28
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 26743 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
32764

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

15 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 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.
General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28057

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

9 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 28057 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
28859

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
04/25/2025 – 04/27/2025

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 28859 Students may contact instructor at: alexandra.perdue@mesacc.edu

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