Course: CTVA 683. Entertainment Industry Operations (3)
Prerequisite: CTVA 682. This course introduces and examines concepts underlying the daily operations of an entertainment media company (with special emphasis on film/TV production companies), including forming the company, financing operations, protecting company properties, conducting business with other companies and firms, and avoiding conflicts. Also examined will be how such companies interact internationally as well as a survey of the various roles of management, consultants, agents, and unions. Semester topics may vary with class interests.