Course: CTVA 688. Entertainment Industry Regulations (3)
Prerequisite: CTVA 683. This course introduces and examines concepts underlying the impact of regulations and policies on entertainment industry environments, production, and management. The possible regulatory implications of changing media landscapes will be examined as will the ways in which United States’ media regulations compare with those of other nations. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of regulatory and administrative laws in controlling and advancing social media applications and innovation, including the impact of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Semester topics may vary with class interests. Students will identify and analyze legal resources and content.