Subject Description:
Business Communications is a required course for both the Recording Arts,
Digital Film & Video Arts programs.This course is designed to help students effectively
communicate their skill sets to potential employers in today's workplace. They will have
the opportunity to learn how to design and create a professional resume with a cover letter.
They will also have the opportunity to learn what their qualifications are, how to impress
potential employers, how to research potential employers, as well as how to use industry
database listings to find jobs.
Subject Hours:
2 credit hours (11 classroom hours, 22 lab hours)
Performance Objectives:
After completing this class, a student should be able to:
• Identify and create a professional resume and cover letter.
• Identify what will impress potential employers.
• Identify and understand how to read a job advertisement.
• Name and describe what qualifications are expected.
• Understand why it is important to learn about companies before preparing a cover letter.
• Analyze and implement industry database listings to find potential employers.
• Construct a professional demo CD/DVD.
Prerequisites:
Recording Arts Program: AUD101, AUD201, AUD401, PSD101, BOM101, SIM101,
may be taken concurrently with AUD301.
Digital Film & Video Arts Program: DFP101, DFP201. DFP301. May be taken concurrently
with DFP401.
Required Textbooks:
How to Get a Job in the Music Industry, 2nd Ed., ©2007 Keith Hatschek, Hollywood Drive -
What It Takes to Break in, Hang in, & Make it in the Entertainment Industry, by: Eve Light Honthaner.
© 2005 Eve Light Honthaner.
Instructional Methods:
Lecture, PowerPoint Presentations, MediaTech Institute Career Services Handbook
Maximum Student: Instructor Ratio 25:1
Materials and Media References:
Note Taking Materials, MediaTech Institute Learning Resource Center
Weekly Content Outline (11 Week Course):
Week 1: Conducting Effective Resume Research
Week 2: Conducting Effective Employment Searches
Week 3: Discovering Your Marketable Skill Set
Week 4: Building An Effective Resume
Week 5: Creating An Effective Cover Letter To Attract Employer’s Attention
Week 6: Conducting Internet Research
Week 7: Mock Interviews & Business Cards
Week 8: Building A Demo CD/DVD
Week 9: Web Site Building Tools
Week 10: Podcasting and Blogging
Week 11: Final Project Completion
Basis of Grades:
Projects: 100%
Class Schedules:
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