Sustained individual problems and experimental work in the technical and theoretical problems of design. May be repeated two times for a maximum of nine credits. Nine studio hours per week.

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.

In the United States, a significant amount of nonprofit arts organizations' income comes from unearned revenue through fundraising. Without substantial knowledge and skills specific to fundraising in the nonprofit sector, arts organizations may not be able to sustain themselves long-term. This course prepares students to understand the function of fundraising in arts organizations and helps them pursue careers in fundraising and development within the nonprofit arts sector.

Financial management is a core function within the management of cultural and arts organizations. It is the foundation upon which the resources (human, physical and financial) of any organization are maintained and monitored. In the nonprofit sector, the relationship of "mission to money" is an important conceptual framework, and must be understood by arts managers. Financial analysis is an essential requisite for sound strategic planning and governance, and managers of nonprofit arts organizations are the source of financial information.

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.

A seminar course which covers special topics in arts administration. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits when identified by different subtitles.

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.

Arts managers are consistently faced with the challenge of connecting arts offerings with an audience. Understanding the possible markets and developing strategies to reach the desired audience are part of every arts organization's primary administrative activities.

How does art interact with law? How does law impact artistic creation? How can arts administrators ensure that their organization legally protects itself? Understanding the legal environment in which arts organizations exist and artists create empowers arts administrators to make sound and reasoned decisions. Throughout this course, students will be exposed to a variety of legal topics related to artistic creation and the managing of arts organizations.

This course is designed for science and non-science majors, giving students an understanding of how genetics influences and impacts our social fabric on a daily basis, and equipping students with a sufficient understanding to participate in the policy debates that are impacting our lives. The course will introduce students to the basic concepts of genetics and to the modern methodologies of molecular genetics.