Arts Administration and Advocacy, Minor

Introduction

The minor in Arts Administration and Advocacy is designed to provide students in the fine, creative, and performing arts with an understanding of current practices in management, funding, budgeting, mission fulfillment, and public relations for artists and arts organizations, as well as tools to advocate for the value of the arts. This minor prepares students to contribute to their communities through advocacy, administration, and management of arts organizations and through their own professional artistic practice.

Minor Requirements: 22 Credits

Take the Following: 18 Credits

ID 200 - The Arts: Missions and Models 2 credit(s)
ID 300 - Arts Marketing & Advocacy 4 credit(s)
NPO 220 - Diversity & Equity in Organizations 2 credit(s)
NPO 316 - Numbers and Nonprofits 2 credit(s)
MEDA 116 - Graphic Design I 4 credit(s)
OR MEDA 363 - Publication Editing & Design 4 credit(s)
FIN 115 - Personal Finance & Money Management 4 credit(s)
OR ACCT 201 - Financial Accounting 4 credit(s)

Practicum Electives: 4 Credits

Students must take four credits from the following:

APTH 215 - Applied Theatre Workshop 4 credit(s)
ARTST 361 - Gallery Management 2 credit(s)
ENGW 466 - Literary Magazine Production 2 credit(s)
DANC 302 - Dance Concert Production 2 credit(s)
NPO 317 - Introduction to Grant Writing 2 credit(s)
THEA 344 - Practicum: Organization & Management 0.50 - 2 credit(s)
ID 275 - Internship 1-4 credit(s) Approved Internships of 1-4 Credits
ID 475 - Internship 1-14 credit(s) Approved Internships of 1-4 Credits

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this minor will be prepared to work as administrators, managers, marketers, production staff, and development personnel in both commercial and non-profit companies, and to pursue personally and economically sustainable careers in the arts, ultimately creating opportunities for others as well.