Arts Administration
(Interdisciplinary Studies major and minor)
Office: G-15 Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center
(716) 673-3217
E-mail: Arts.Administration@fredonia.edu
Jefferson Westwood, Coordinator
Website: http://www.fredonia.edu/department/interdisciplinary/arts_administration/
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 and performing arts centers. 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. In addition, to ensure an in-depth understanding of at least one arts discipline, each Arts Administration major is strongly encouraged to complete a minor in music, theater, art or dance.
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.
Required Courses in the Major (42-54 credits)
Business and Accounting (15 credit hours)
Introduction to Microcomputer Software |
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Introduction to Information Systems (preferred) |
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Principles of Financial Accounting |
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Business Communication |
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Legal Environment of Business |
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Business Law I |
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Introduction to Law |
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Organizational Behavior |
Communication/Psychology/Sociology (9 credit hours)
Choose one of the following three course sequences:
(the Communication sequence is recommended)
Fundamentals of Communication |
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Interpersonal Communication |
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Group Communication |
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Introduction to Psychology |
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Social Psychology |
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Group Dynamics |
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Introductory Sociology |
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Social Psychology |
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Group Dynamics |
Journalism/Public Relations (9 credit hours)
Choose one of the following three-course sequences:
Foundations in Journalism |
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News Gathering |
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Storytelling: Words, Images, Sound |
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Principles of Public Relations |
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Public Relations Writing |
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Public Relations Case Analysis |
Specialization (3 credit hours)
Choose one of the following three courses:
Music Copyright |
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Music Contracts |
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Theatre Organization and Management |
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.)
Arts Administration Practicum (or ARTH 460 Gallery Practicum) |
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Box Office Practicum |
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Arts Administration Internship |
Total Credits in Major: 42-54 (depending on number of credits for internship)
