Interdisciplinary Studies: Arts Administration Bachelor of Arts degree

Office: G-15 Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center

[phone]

Jefferson Westwood, Coordinator

Email: [e-mail]

Website: http://www.fredonia.edu/department/interdisciplinary/

The world of the performing and visual arts needs not only talented, creative artists; it also needs skilled and perceptive administrators and managers. Seeking to fill this need, the major in Arts Administration prepares students for entry level work with organizations such as symphony orchestras, opera, theater and dance companies, performing arts centers and community arts councils. The major in Arts Administration combines courses from a variety of departments and includes practica and internship experiences that may range from 3 to 15 credit hours.  It is not uncommon for an arts administration student to be pursuing a double major in a field like music, theater or dance.  Students that are not following a double major are strongly encouraged to complete a minor in music, theater, art or dance to ensure a broader understanding of at least one art form.

The Arts Administration major is closely allied with the university’s Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center, a three-theater, two-gallery complex that offers extensive internship and employment opportunities for qualified students. Through a combination of the academic course work, internships and the extracurricular opportunities available on campus, students become qualified to work in such areas as marketing, fund raising, box office, operations, and general arts management. A number of students have also gone on to successfully pursue graduate study in the field.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies - Arts Administration (42-54 credits)

Business and Accounting (15 credit hours)

CSIT 104	Introduction to Microcomputer Software	3
	or
CSIT 151	Introdution to Information Systems	3
ACCT 201	Principles of Financial Accounting	3
BUAD 235	Introduction to Business Communication	3
BUAD 310	Legal Environment of Business	3
	or
ACCT 311	Business Law I	3
	or
POLI 277	Introduction to Law	3
BUAD 323	Organizational Behavior	3

CSIT 151: preferred

Communication/Psychology (9 credit hours)

Choose one of the following three course sequences:

(the Communication sequence is recommended)

COMM 101	Fundamentals of Communication	3
COMM 221	Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM 301	Group Communication	3
	or
PSY 129	Introduction to Psychology	3
PSY 355	Group Dynamics	3
PSY 347	Organizational Psychology	3

Journalism/Public Relations (9 credit hours)

Choose one of the following three-course sequences:

COMM 130	Foundations in Journalism	3
COMM 230	News Gathering	3
COMM 231	Storytelling: Words, Images, Sound	3
	or
COMM 222	Principles of Public Relations	3
COMM 322	Public Relations Writing	3
COMM 344	Public Relations Case Analysis	3

Specialization (3 credit hours)

Choose one of the following three courses:

MUSB 301	Music Copyrights	3
MUSB 320	Music Contracts	3
THEA 460	Theatre Organization and Management	3

Arts Administration Capstone (6-18 credits)

Each major must take AADM 410 for 3 credit hours plus AADM 400 and/or AADM 490 for a combined minimum of 3 credit hours. (Students need the Arts Administration Practicum OR the Internship. It is optional to do both.)

AADM 400	Arts Administration Practicum	1-3
	or
ARTH 460	Gallery Practicum	1-3
AADM 410	Ticket Office Practicum	1-3
AADM 490	Arts Administration Internship	1-15

Total Credits in Major: 42-54 (depending on number of credits for internship)