CERTIFICATE IN ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Gain a solid understanding of the entertainment industry, specifically in the areas of film, television, and new media. Entertainment media business managers coordinate with producers, directors and film distribution companies to organize the business development of productions for the major studios, networks, and Web distribution outlets.

Upon completion of the program, students have in-depth knowledge of:

• The structure of the entertainment industry, including basic divisions of labor, organizational structure, and job responsibilities and hierarchies.
• The major venues where new products are bought and sold, along with typical business arrangements, including legal considerations.
• How to put together an investment package--a prospectus for a project, including a business plan, analysis, and an estimated budget.

To earn the certificate, an average grade of B or higher is required indicating successful completion of five courses--four required and one elective.

This certificate has been restructured. Students who began this certificate prior to fall 2007 have four years to complete their certificate according to the requirements in the SCPS bulletin the semester they began. Call (212) 998-7171 for more information.

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Required Courses (4 of these courses are required)
	Entertainment Industry Gain an overview of the entertainment media industries and the platforms they dominate (film, television, radio, satellite, music, Internet) from economic, creative, and usage perspectives.... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9007	$785
	Finance Management for Film and TV Once a film or television show is given the go-ahead for production, the management of production costs becomes essential. This course is designed for producers,... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9125	$725
	Entertainment Media Business Plans Do you have a brilliant idea but you're not sure how to get it off the ground? Getting a concept into production starts with a... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9126	$725
	Entertainment Law for Producers Established or aspiring film and television producers develop familiarity with entertainment law's contracts and legal principles, and learn how to find and effectively work with... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9136	$995
Electives (1 of these courses are required)
	Television: Networks to New Media Are you thinking of a career in the television industry? In this course, develop a well-rounded understanding of jobs, trends, and technological innovations, as well... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9057	$595
	Film Marketing and Distribution This course explores how marketing and distribution strategies have changed over the past two decades. Discussions include how distributors get films into theatres, and the... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9088	$565

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