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Interdisciplinary Studies: Arts Administration Bachelor of Arts degree

Office: G-15 Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center

(716) 673-3217

Jefferson Westwood, Coordinator

Email: arts.administration@fredonia.edu

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 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.

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

Business and Accounting (15 credit hours)

CSIT 104Introduction to Microcomputer Software

3
or
CSIT 151Introduction to Information Systems

3
ACCT 201Principles of Financial Accounting

3
BUAD 235Introduction to Business Communication

3
BUAD 310Legal Environment of Business

3
or
ACCT 311Business Law I

3
or
POLI 277Introduction to Law

3
BUAD 323Organizational Behavior

3

CSIT 151: preferred

Communication/Psychology/Sociology (9 credit hours)

Choose one of the following three course sequences:

(the Communication sequence is recommended)

COMM 101Fundamentals of Communication

3
COMM 221Interpersonal Communication

3
COMM 301Group Communication

3
or
PSY 129Introduction to Psychology

3
PSY 245Social Psychology

3
PSY 355Group Dynamics

3
or
SOC 116Introductory Sociology

3
SOC 204Social Psychology

3
PSY 355Group Dynamics

3

Journalism/Public Relations (9 credit hours)

Choose one of the following three-course sequences:

COMM 130Foundations in Journalism

3
COMM 230News Gathering

3
COMM 231Storytelling: Words, Images, Sound

3
or
COMM 222Principles of Public Relations

3
COMM 322Public Relations Writing

3
COMM 344Public Relations Case Analysis

3

Specialization (3 credit hours)

Choose one of the following three courses:

MUSB 301Music Copyrights

3
MUSB 320Music Contracts

3
THEA 460Theatre 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 400Arts Administration Practicum

1-3
or
ARTH 460Gallery Practicum

1-3
AADM 410Ticket Office Practicum

1-3
AADM 490Arts Administration Internship

1-15

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