PADM 6410 - Administering Arts Organizations

This is a course in arts administration, including a brief review of the implementation of the major areas of administration, i.e., management, planning, and program development; marketing and public relations; funding development, etc. The focus of the course will include both performing and visual arts. The performing arts component will highlight applications of managerial skills to music, dance, and theater, including audience development, union relations, front of house management, concert management techniques, and study of physical facilities. The visual arts component will feature application of management skills to museums, commercial and cooperative galleries, artists’ space, and corporate and individual collections. For students seeking a concentration or certificate in the Nonprofit Leadership and Administration program, this serves as the capstone course.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Completion of 12 hours of Nonprofit Leadership and Administration course work.

Credits 2 hrs.

Notes:
Open to Graduate Students Only.