LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify significant milestones in the development of sound recording
• Explain the nature, functions, and affordances of sound recording and popular music
• Describe the different genres and cultural expressions found in recorded music as creative products
• Define the roles of record labels in the music industry
• Explain current business models, economic factors, and other forces affecting the music industry
• Evaluate the impact of media convergence, digital media, and social media on the marketing and distribution of popular music
• Describe the cultural and personal impact of recorded music
• Discuss key ethical and legal issues related to contemporary recorded music