BFA Arts Management
A blockbuster exhibit opens in a museum. A world famous singer packs a concert hall for a magical night of music. A local arts council offers instruction in the arts to children. Arts managers make all these things happen. In government agencies and service organizations, in galleries, museums, theatre and dance companies, in orchestras, performing arts centers, and many other organizations, arts managers connect artists with audiences – enriching society by enabling creativity and making it possible for artists and performers to realize their dreams.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Arts Management provides competency in the fine arts with a solid foundation in business. The 120-credit program develops skills in critical thinking, leadership, management, planning and finance. Specialized courses apply these aptitudes to arts institutions. A concentration is established in one area of the arts (visual arts, music, theatre or dance). Each area of arts concentration includes history and theory classes as well as applied work. The additional arts management coursework includes classes in accounting, economics, management, marketing, law, and public relations, communications, public speaking and computer graphics.
The program of study culminates with an internship in a professional arts organization. Internships are available both on and off campus. Students have been placed at DreamWorks Theatrical Productions, Stomp, SONY Music, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Parsons Dance, Nassau Coliseum, Island Def Jam Recordings, Heckscher Museum, and other venues in the New York City metropolitan area. Independent study options and work at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and Hillwood Art Museum also are available in selected aspects of a student's concentration.
Qualities That Set Our Program Apart
- Exceptional arts education combined with training in business and economics
- Real-world experience through New York metro area internships
- Gifted faculty members with extensive professional credits
- Small classes and a culture of creativity
Program Curriculum
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| ARM 200 | Arts Management Practicum | 1 |
| ARM 254 | Introduction to Arts Management | 3 |
| ARM 255 | Arts Management Practices | 3 |
| ARM 257 | Development, Fundraising and Grant Writing | 3 |
| ARM 399 | Internship in Arts Management | 3 |
| MAN 211 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MAN 212 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| ORC 105 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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Computer Graphics Required Courses (3 credits)
Choose one course from the list below:
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| ARM 4 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| CGPH 16 | Digital Imaging | 3 |
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Communication Required Courses (3 credits)
Choose one course from the list below:
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| CMA 5 | Writing in the Digital Age | 3 |
| MAN 16 | Business Communication | 3 |
| PR 2 | Writing and Editing for Public Relations | 3 |
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Computer Required Courses (3 credits)
Choose one course from the list below:
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| CGPH 205 | Computer Layout 1 | 3 |
| Music Concentration | ||
| Music Required Courses (21 credits) | ||
| MUS 213 | Introduction to Music Literature | 3 |
| MUS 214A | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 |
| MUS 121 | Music in Western Civilization I | 3 |
| MUS 122 | Music in Western Civilization II | 3 |
| MUS 123 | Music in Western Civilization III | 3 |
| MUS 147 | History of Rock Music | 3 |
| Music Elective Courses (9 credits) | ||
| Nine credits of any Music courses | ||
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History Elective Courses (6 credits)
Choose two courses from the list below:
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| ART 259 | Survey of World Art I | 3 |
| ART 260 | Survey of World Art 2 | 3 |
| ART 272 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
| ART 79 | History of Photography | 3 |
| ART 80 | Concepts & Issues in Contemporary Photography | 3 |
| CGPH 285 | History of Visual Communications | 3 |
| DNC 108 | History of Dance | 3 |
| DNC 309 | Current Dance in New York City | 3 |
| THE 100 | Introduction to Drama | 3 |
| THE 241 | Classical Theatre History | 3 |
| THE 142 | Modern Theatre History | 3 |
Core Requirements
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Institutional Learning Outcome (ILO) |
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ILO 1: Creative and Reflective Capacities (3 credits) Openness to new ideas, integrative and reflective thinking, investigation, and synthesis of existing knowledge as a way of creating, appreciating, and reflecting on original, innovative work grounded in scientific, humanistic, historical, and/or aesthetic disciplinary knowledge. |
ART 101: Introduction to Art ART 105: Introduction to Beginning Drawing ART 106: 3D Visualization and Production ART 131: Pottery and Ceramic Sculpture I CIN/FIL 109: Screenwriting II CIN 111: History of World Cinema CMA 109: Media Arts and Technology DNC 108: History of Dance ENG 167: Creativity and Nature ENG 182: Introduction to Creative Writing ENG 183: Creative Non-Fiction JOU 110: Journalism, Media and You MA 109: Media Arts and Technology MUS 101: Introduction to Musical Concepts MUS 102: Music Fundamentals MUS 110: Introduction to World Music PHI 172: Philosophy and the Mind SPE/ORC 105: Public Speaking THE 100: Introduction to Drama THE 111: The Art of Theatre THE 143: Shakespeare in Performance THE 193: Theatre Research/Performance |
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ILO 2: Historical and Intercultural Awareness (6 credits) Recognition of oneself as a member of a global community consisting of diverse cultures with unique histories and geographies. |
History HIS 100: American Civilization to 1877 HIS 101: Perspectives on Premodern World History HIS 102: Perspectives on Modern World History HIS 108: American Civilization since 1877 Intercultural Awareness ANT #: Any Anthropology Course ART 104: Introduction to Visual Arts CIN 105: The Art of Documentary ENG 115: Global Literatures ENG 132: Shakespeare ENG 158: American Literature FRE 111: Introduction to French I FRE 112: Introduction to French II GGR 102: Geography and the Global Citizen HIS 144: Topics in Asian History HIS 157: Topics in Latin American History ITL 111: Introduction to Italian I ITL 112: Introduction to Italian II MUS 103: Music in Western Civilization MUS 146: History of Hip Hop MUS 147: History of Rock Music MUS 159: History of Country Music PHI 170: Philosophies of Love and Sex POL 150: International Relations POL 161: Introduction to Comparative Politics SPA 111: Introduction to Spanish I SPA 112: Introduction to Spanish II SOC 103: Gender and Sexual Diversity SOC 135: Global Cultures SOC 165: Culture and Society SOC 103: Gender and Sexual Diversity SOC 165: Culture and Society SPE 100: Oral Communication THE 142: Modern Theatre History |
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ILO 3: Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning (7-8 credits) Competence in interpreting numerical and scientific data in order to draw conclusions, construct meaningful arguments, solve problems, and gain a better understanding of complex issues within a discipline or in everyday contexts. |
Scientific Reasoning AST 109/109A: Introductory Astronomy I AST 110/110A: Introductory Astronomy II BIO 120/120L: General Biology I BIO 124/124L: Foundations of Biology I BIO 125/125L: The Science of Sustainability BIO 126/126L: DNA and Human Life BIO 137/137L: Human Anatomy and Physiology I CHM 101/101L: Chemistry for Health Science I CHM 103/103L: Principles of Chemistry I ERS 101/101L: Weather and Climate ERS 102/102L: Planet Earth ERS 103/103L: Oceanography ERS 125/125L: Environmental Sustainability Science FSC 100/100L: Introduction to Forensic Chemistry PHY 103: University Physics I PHY 104: University Physics II PHY 120/120L: The Physical Universe PHY 127/127L: Physics for Pharmacy PHY 131/131L: General Physics I PHY 131/131L: College Physics I PHY 132/132L: General Physic II PHY 132/132L: College Physics II Quantitative Reasoning MTH #: Any Mathematics Course |
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ILO 4: Oral and Written Communication (6 credits) Knowledge and skill in exchanging informed and well-reasoned ideas in effective and meaningful ways through a range of media to promote full understanding for various purposes, among different audiences and in a variety of contexts and disciplines. |
Written Communication ENG 110: Writing I – Composition and Analysis ENG 111: Writing II – Research and Argumentation |
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ILO 5: Information and Technological Literacies (3 credits) Ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and effectively and responsibly use and share that information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills. |
AI 105: AI Fundamentals CGPH 126: Web Design for Everyone DA 108: Applied AI: Strategy and Innovation EDI 100: Contemporary Issues in Education ENG 148: Ideas and Themes n Literature ENG 173: Writing in the Community ENG 175: Writing in the Professions ENG 178: Writing in the Sciences HIS 107: Engaging the Past HIS 190: Research Problems in History POL 100: Research Problems in Political Science SOC 102: Social Problems SOC 148: Medical Sociology SOC 148: Sociology of Health and Illness |
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ILO 6: Critical Inquiry and Analysis (3 credits) Reflective assessment and critique of evidence, applying theory, and practicing discernment in the analysis of existing ideas and in the production of new knowledge across a broad array of fields or disciplines. |
ENG 103: Grammar and the Structure of English ENG 112: World Literatures I ENG 113: World Literatures II ENG 140: Introduction to Literature ENG 180: Literary Genres FRE 100: French Cinema GGR 101: The Geography of Sustainable Development HIS 104: Topics in American History HIS 120: Topics in Medieval History HIS 164: History of Gender and Sexuality HIS 167: History of Science and Technology PHI 100: Beginning Philosophy PHI 163: Philosophy of Art PHI 179: Social and Political Philosophy POL 147: Political Psychology POL 156: Diplomacy and Negotiation PSY 103: General Psychology PSY 111: Psychological Perspectives on Teaching and Learning SOC 100: Introduction to Sociology SOC 112: Gender, Race and Ethnicity SOC 126: Sociology of Gender SOC 161: Sociology of Sport |
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ILO 7: Ethical Reasoning and Civic Engagement (3 credits) Evaluation of ethical issues in conduct and thinking, development of ethical self-awareness, consideration of various perspectives, and responsible and humane engagement in local and global communities. |
AI 110: AI Ethics and Society ART 177: High Impact Art CIN/FIL 103: Major Forces in the Cinema ECO 101: Microeconomics ECO 102: Macroeconomics ENG 150: Empathy and Literature HIS 116: History of Race and Society HIS 158: History of Politics and Power PHI 105: Bioethics PHI 113: Philosophy and Film PHY 178: Ethics and Society POL 101: Introduction to Political Science POL 102: Introduction to American Politics POL 123: Political Parties and Public Opinion SOC 108: Sociology of Youth SOC 109: Social Movements and Change SOC 110: Human Rights and Social Justice SOC 119: Sociology of the Family SOC 122: American Social Problems/Global Context SPA 105: The Hispanic World |
Courses
ARM 200 Arts Management Practicum
An intensive experience in an arts management
position related to the student's area of
concentration. May be taken in the first or second
year.
Prerequisite of ARM 254 is required.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
ARM 202 Arts Management Contract
Crew, management, and production work on
theatre and dance productions. Required of
ARM/Dance and ARM/Theatre students only.
Credits: 0
Every Semester
ARM 254 Introduction to Arts Management
An introduction to the field of arts management, its
history, current business practices, and career
opportunities. The focus will be on the
management skills and techniques needed to be an
arts administrator, concentrating on management
issues and business operations. Various aspects of
the arts such as staffing, financing, economic
impact and application, marketing, fundraising and
governance are covered. Students will learn about
the relationship of art to government, business and
education as well as the relationship of the
individual artist to the arts organization.
Credits: 3
Every Fall
ARM 255 Arts Management Practices
An overview of current arts management practice in
the United States. Through a case study approach,
the course evaluates challenges relating to theatre,
music, dance and visual arts institutions. Managing
organizations in transition (artistic, administrative
and/or facility), and balancing the needs of artists,
staff, boards, and funders will be central
considerations.
Prerequisite of ARM 254 is required.
Credits: 3
Every Spring
ARM 257 Development and Fundraising
Development and Fundraising explores how to
generate contributed income for not-for-profit
organizations by working with corporations,
foundations, government agencies and private
individuals, and by building volunteer leadership.
This is a lecture-based course that discusses trends
in arts philanthropy and fundraising, as well as
methods of research into developing donor
prospects and finding support, including grant
proposals, direct mail appeals, social media,
personal solicitation, special events, capital
campaigns and corporate sponsorships.
Prerequisites of ARM 254 and 255 are required.
Credits: 3
Alternate Spring
ARM 399 Internship in Arts Management
A resident internship, in the student's
concentration, with an arts management
organization. Internships require 125 to 150 hours
of residency work and must be arranged the
semester prior to the residency with the program
director. May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Credits: 3
Every Semester
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