LAW AND PRACTICE WITH THE HOLLYWOOD GUILDS
(LAWF-4033) - 2 UNITS

Students who pursue careers in the entertainment industry will likely encounter one or more of the three major above-the-line unions: Directors Guild of America (DGA), Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), and Writers Guild of America (WGA). The unions' collective bargaining agreements govern the employment of their members, including performers, directors (and their team), and writers. Students taking this course will gain familiarity with the major issues addressed by the union's core television and theatrical agreements including working conditions, safety, compensation, artistic control, credits, and intellectual property ownership. After a general introduction to the legal and industry context, students will learn to interpret, understand, and apply key provisions of the guild agreements. The course will also look at how the unions, particularly SAG-AFTRA, are addressing newer areas of work, such as AI, podcast, influencers, and other new and emerging areas.

Pass/Fail:
No

Prerequisites:
None