SWAN 400 - The Film and Entertainment Business

3 Credits
Three hours per week.

This course examines the economic structures and business practices in contemporary Hollywood film and television industries. The course surveys studios and networks, their marketing and distribution systems, and their relationship to independent producers, talent, and distribution systems. Students must create a prospectus and business plan for an original film, television, or multimedia entertainment project.

Prerequisite(s) SWAN 220 OR SWAN 225, or permission of Instructor.
Offered (OFFERED AS NEEDED).