Music Industry Arts Ontario College Diploma from Fanshawe College OR

An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College OR

Professional background and experience as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above

Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:

Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario

Receipt of Application by February 1st (After this date, Fanshawe College will consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is full)

Achievement in the Admission Requirements

Admissions Option 2

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

Students must complete a Minimum of 11 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program

Curriculum

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

Develop and maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders, including record labels, publishers, and media outlets, to advance an artist's career.

Develop and implement marketing and promotion strategies across multiple media platforms to build an artist's sonic brand and increase their profile and fan base.

Develop and implement a business plan including forecasting revenue and expenses for a professional musician, management company or artist development company to confirm viability.

Adhere to legal and regulatory frameworks, including copyright, music licensing, contract requirements, and industry codes of conduct, to ensure compliance and avoid liability issues.

Manage budgets and financial records for all aspects of music industry activities to maximize profits and minimize risks.

Identify and access public and private sources of capital to support music business plans.

Provide creative leadership within a project team to market an artist or new music.

Analyze and interpret music industry trends and data to inform strategic decision-making in the development of promotional media products for artist branding.

Apply negotiation, effective interpersonal communication, and human resource management skills to establish and maintain effective working relations.

Collaborate with artists, producers, engineers, songwriters, and other industry professionals to create high-quality recordings that meet artistic and commercial goals.

Planned, managed, rehearsed, and staged live events, such as concerts and tours, ensuring smooth and successful productions while maximizing revenue.

Utilize sound, video, and lighting technologies in the production of live events to create an engaging audience experience and increase the artist's fan base.

Program Outcome

Total program costs are approximate, subject to change, and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee, or program general expenses.

Program Tuition Fees Option 2

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Music Industry Management and Artist Development program have the knowledge and skills to pursue a career with:

Neighbouring rights & artist associations

Career Opportunities

“Music Industry Arts was the first of its kind in Canada and we are doing it again with the Music Industry Management and Artist Development program. In this program that is geared towards artists, artist developers, and future music business leaders, our students will work closely with professors and guests to launch their careers on the right foot. Our internship course will place our business students right in the place they want to be, and our artists will leave with a portfolio at a level that would otherwise take years to achieve.”

Program Coordinator & Professor, Music Industry Management & Artist Development
Juno Award Winner for Recording Engineer
2020 Grammy Nominee for Best Rock Album

Student Testimonials Option 2

Graduate Certificate

Master

Performing Arts

Music

Music Business

Business Studies

Creative Industries

Fanshawe College is a large, publicly-funded college located in London, Ontario, Canada – approximately a two-hour drive from Toronto and Niagara Falls. There are 21,000 full-time students, including more than 7,500 international students from more than 100 countries.

Music Industry Management and Artist Development

Admissions

Curriculum

Level 1

Level 2

Program Residency

Program Outcome

Program Tuition Fee

Career Opportunities

Student Testimonials

About the School

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