AUSTRALIA
The Australian Entertainment Industry (Music Business, EIS Elective)
Study the entertainment and music industry in Australia. Examine business practices in Australia and compare them to the American entertainment industry. Delve into the marketing, publicity, A&R, touring, imports and exports of entertainment products. Explore the cultural and music center of Sydney (and Melbourne) and take a private tour of the Fox Movie studios that has produced such movies as “Mission Impossible II,” “The Matrix,” “Moulin Rouge” and “Star Wars: Episodes II & III.” (3 cr. hrs., Dr. Clyde Rolston, [rolstonc@mail.belmont.edu], Belmont University)
JOURNALISM
Multimedia, Murdoch & Media Ownership, Oh My! Rupert Murdoch owns MySpace, Fox News, TV Guide, The Sun in London and too many other media properties to name. His empire started in Australia. Examine what Murdoch owns, and explore how he and others are converging to keep YOUR attention. Whether media companies are using iPods or blogs, the goal is to get you to consume media. The bottom line is money, so let’s follow the green to the “Land Down Under” and see the “Men at Work,” the media moguls, that is. Dr. Sybril Bennett, bennetts@mail.belmont.edu Belmont University
Dates: June 4 to July 7, 2008
Locations: Sydney with a side trip to Melbourne
Costs: $6995, (plus tuition) including roundtrip transportation to and from departure cities. Most meals, other than breakfast, are at the participant’s own expense. A minimum of $950 should be budgeted for other meals, additional transportation, entrance fees and departure tax. Participants should also budget additional funds for personal expenses such as souvenirs and independent travel.
ACCOMODATIONS: Participants will reside in dormitories, budget accommodations, and/or hotels. Accommodations are based primarily on double occupancy; single rooms may be available at an additional cost. Daily breakfasts and some additional meals will be provided.
DEADLINES AND PAYMENTS: Application deadline is February 29, 2008. A $200 deposit is due at the time of application. A first payment of $3400 (in addition to the deposit) is also due at the time of application. The final
payment of $3395 is due April 18, 2008