Arts Administration

AADM 4502 Principles of Arts Admin Law                             3 cr.
An introduction to the concepts of contracts, copyright, agency, facilities liability and other legal principles which affect those who perform or create art and entertainment. Through lecture and readings, the student will learn how the world of culture and entertainment is affected by the law and how the law is affected by the arts. Not open to Arts Administration Graduate Students, and not for graduate credit.

AADM 6501 Development for Arts Orgs                                 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the program coordinator. A study of development and fund raising strategies and techniques for nonprofit arts organizations. Topics include financial management and planning; federal, state, and local grants; foundation grants; corporate support; annual fund drives and special events; capital campaigns and deferred giving. Special problems and opportunities in development are explored through case studies and projects with local arts organizations.

AADM 6502 Arts Admn Legal & Bus Appl                              3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of program coordinator. The study of several areas of law and business as they apply to the administration of the artistic institution. The subjects covered include government regulations, contracts, taxes, and insurance. This seminar is designed to examine the management of art galleries, theaters, and concert halls with an application of these legal and business considerations. Limited internship or observation opportunity in an arts organization.

AADM 6503 Marketing the Arts                                                3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of the program coordinator. Application of marketing techniques to nonprofit and commercial arts organizations and products. Topics include special principles in marketing the arts, the marketing audit and marketing plan, market research and target marketing, direct mail and telemarketing, and applications to both visual and performing arts organizations. Special problems in marketing are explored through case studies and projects with local arts organizations.

AADM 6900 Practicum in Arts Administration                      1 cr. min/3 cr. max
Prerequisite: consent of department. Supervised experience in various fields of Arts Administration. Amount of credit to be stated at the time of registration. May be repeated for a total of up to six hours.

AADM 6990 Internship Arts Administration                            6 cr.
Prerequisites: enrollment in the master’s program in Arts Administration and satisfactory completion of comprehensive examination. A supervised program for students completing the degree in Arts Administration in which participants gain experience in most aspects of the management of an arts institution ranging from ticket sales to contract negotiations. Objectives are set and evaluation is accomplished jointly by the program coordinator, the student, and the on-site supervisor. A research report on the internship is required.

AADM 7040 Exam or Report Only                                           0 cr.
Open to students in a thesis program who have only (other than application for degree) the final typing and acceptance by the Graduate School of their thesis or dissertation or to students in a non-thesis program who have only (other than application for degree) to pass the final examination to complete graduation requirements.