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Interdisciplinary Studies: Arts Administration Bachelor of Arts degree

Office: G-23B Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center

(716) 673-3217

Jefferson Westwood, Coordinator

Email: arts.administration@fredonia.edu

Website: http://www.fredonia.edu/artsadmin

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:

CSIT 104Introduction to Microcomputer Software

3
or
CSIT 151Introduction to Information Systems

3
ACCT 201Principles of Financial Accounting

3
BUAD 310Legal Environment of Business

3
or
ACCT 311Business Law I

3
or
POLI 277Introduction to Law

3
BUAD 323Organizational Behavior

3
Total Credit Hours:15

CSIT 151: preferred

Communication/Psychology:

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 355Group Dynamics

3
PSY 347Organizational Psychology

3
Total Credit Hours:9

Journalism/Public Relations:

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
Total Credit Hours:9

Industry Survey Course:

THEA 460Theatre Organization and Management

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Arts Administration Capstone:

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 Credit Hours:6-18

NOTE: AADM 400, ARTH 460, AADM 410, AADM 490 are variable credit hour courses.  Students should seek advisement to register for the correct number of credits.

Total Credit Hours: 42-54