Assignments

=Online Assignments for CaLM Spring 2009 =

Hot Sites-Shared
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 * Upload a minimum of five of your favorite music sites to the "Hot Sites-Shared" Wiki page (no duplicates).
 * Be sure to link them.
 * **DUE no later than March 3, 2009**

Blog

 * Create an account at [|blogger.com]
 * Follow the simple steps to create your blog
 * Customize and personalize your blog
 * IMPORTANT : Include links to useful and interesting sites within each blog entry (separates a blog from a journal)
 * Post blog entries, according to dates and topics listed in the syllabus and announced in advance throughout the semester
 * **Blog entry #1: Reflections on the readings and discussions so far--DUE 2/3**
 * **Blog entry #2: Reflection on guest speaker //Whitney Shaw//. What was your attitude about social media tools prior to this class? How might you incorporate them now in developing your career? What are your next steps with social media? DUE 2/10**
 * **Blog entry #3: Reflection on guest speaker //Dessa Darling//. How is Dessa evolving her career and in what ways? How does she build on her talents and interests? Balance art with commerce? DUE 2/24**
 * **Blog entry #4: Reflections on guest speaker //Ron Sobel//. How does Ron's perspective as an LA entertainment attorney connect with what we've heard from Whitney and Dessa? Your assumptions about the industry? Now that Ron is on board as the new Chair of Music Business at MSCM, how will you utilize his knowledge and talents? DUE 3/5**

EPK--Electronic Press Kit DUE FEBRUARY 17, 2009 (EPK contest will follow!)

 * Choose an appropriate site for your EPK, considering your current needs
 * Suggested sites include MySpace, Facebook, and SonicBids
 * Upload the following to your EPK
 * your bio
 * (your band's bio, if applicable)
 * 1 to 3 audio files of you or your band
 * at least one photo of you or your band