Advanced studio investigation of art forms, processes, and topics not specially treated in the regular curriculum. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Studio, three hours per week per credit.

Independent research and preparation for the M.F.A. thesis exhibition. For the student working in a highly technical medium or process, the preparation of a correlated written thesis under close guidance will be the outcome. The student will be expected to know the standard forms for photographic records and the preparation of a professional portfolio.

Independent research and preparation for the M.F.A. thesis exhibition. For the student working in a highly technical medium or process, the preparation of a correlated written thesis under close guidance will be the outcome. The student will be expected to know the standard forms for photographic records and the preparation of a professional portfolio.

A student-designed research project or applied practice experience under the supervision of an Arts Administration faculty member. Regular consultation with the instructor is required. An approved project plan is required.

A university-based hands-on learning experience mentored by a university faculty or staff member. Practicums must be supervised by an Arts Administration faculty member. One credit hour is equal to 50 work hours. This is a controlled enrollment course and a completed Learning Contract is required. Pass/fail option only. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.

The Arts Administration internship experience provides students the opportunity to explore specific career interests in the arts while applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in a workplace setting with the support of both an on-site supervisor and a faculty advisor. Arts Administration students must complete two internships at two different organizations. These internships may not be taken in the same semester. One credit hour is equal to 50 work hours. This is a controlled enrollment course and a completed Learning Contract is required.

The Arts Administration internship experience provides students the opportunity to explore specific career interests in the arts while applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in a workplace setting with the support of both an on-site supervisor and a faculty advisor. Arts Administration students must complete two internships at two different organizations. These internships may not be taken in the same semester. One credit hour is equal to 50 work hours. This is a controlled enrollment course and a completed Learning Contract is required.

The competitive grant proposal process is the ultimate exercise in organizational capacity, yet the process itself can be elusive. In AAD 542 Grant Writing for Nonprofit Organizations, students will develop proposal writing, development, and research skills. Specific topics will include writing style and format, advanced analysis of tone, institutional prospect research, program design, strategic planning, building a case for support, identifying funding sources, creating the letter of intent, evaluation, sustainability, organizational capacity, and grant writing ethics.

The purpose of all arts-programming activities is to engage attendees somehow. Through a thorough case study*, students explore the various ways arts administrators can provide community-engaging activities within their cultural organizations. The exploration includes assessing the risks taken by patrons to participate in the arts as well as identifying constituents and determining how to communicate with them.