Mission Statement
The Arts Administration major provides a focused arts and business curriculum to develop employable skill sets necessary to produce and support artistic endeavors and gives value-added experience to students intending to work in non-profit business, specifically in businesses that focus on producing the arts. The wide range of subjects studied encompasses the liberal arts ideal of many disciplines making up the whole, while teaching collaboration and critical thinking. The Arts Administration major complements a variety of majors on campus, including but not limited to Music, Theatre, and Studio Art.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Understanding the Arts: To demonstrate an understanding of the artistic literacy of the eras, genres, movements, and historical events pertinent to Art or Music or Theatre, and be able to identify key artists, composers, and/or playwrights and their significant works.
2. Writing: To polish with professional competence business communications, e.g. letters, emails, grant writing, fund-raising appeals, PR and advertising copy, and program notes.
3. Communication: To demonstrate knowledge of the manner in which communication creates, maintains, and transforms relationships and the ability to engage in effective and productive relational communication.
4. Business: To demonstrate knowledge of basic definitions, concepts and relationships in the core areas of management, marketing, and finance.
5. Creating the Arts: To gain an understanding of and empathy for those participating in and creating an art form.
Student Stories
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Patricia Lilienthal – Class of 2018 – History Collections Coordinator, Exhibit Designer, and Administrative Assistant at the Freeborn County Historical
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Entry into the Major
Students should declare Art Administration as their intended major by the end of their first semester sophomore year by filing a Declaration of Major form with the Registrar. The student’s advisor should be from the Music, Theatre, or Studio Arts Department, corresponding to the student’s main interest(s). While intended as a stand-alone major, the Arts Administration major will frequently be completed as part of a double major with one of these three disciplines. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.8 or above in required and elective coursework for the major. Students must also maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.
The major in Arts Administration requires:
- BUSN101 Introduction to Business 3 cr.
- MUSC130 Concert Choir 3 cr. OR MUSC135 Concert Band
- THTR100 Production Involvement 1-3 cr. OR THTR300 Theatre Practicum
- THTR460 Theatre Management 3 cr.
- ARTS499 Art Internship 3 cr. OR MUSC499 Music Internship 3 cr. OR THTR499 Theatre Internship 3 cr.
Choose two of the following (6 credits):
- ARTS101 Introduction to Art 3 cr.
- ARTS105 Art History I Prehistory to the Gothic Period 3 cr.
- ARTS106 Art History II Renaissance to Realism 3 cr.
- ARTS107 Art History III Modernism 3 cr.
- MUSC102 Music Appreciation 3 cr.
- MUSC221 Music History I: Middle Ages & Renaissance 3 cr.
- MUSC222 Music History II: Baroque & Classical Eras 3 cr.
- MUSC321 Music History III: Romantic & Modern Eras 3 cr.
- THTR101 Introduction to Theatre 3 cr.
Choose two of the following Writing courses (6 credits):
- BUSN307 Business Communications and Lab 3 cr.
- ENGL210 College Writing II 3 cr.
- ENGL213 Creative Writing 3 cr.
- ENGL313 Advanced Writing 3 cr.
Choose two of the following Communication courses (6 credits):
- COMM212 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
- COMM362 Social Media Communication 3 cr.
- COMM370 Organizational Communication 3 cr.
- COMM375 Public Relations and Advertising 3 cr.
- MISY300 Software Applications 3 cr.
- MUSC303 Music Communication and Technology 3 cr.
Choose two of the following Business courses (6 credits):
- ACCT210 Accounting I 3 cr.
- ACCT211 Accounting II 3 cr.
- BUSN310 Principles of Management 3 cr.
- BUSN330 Principles of Marketing 3 cr.
- BUSN350 Principles of Finance 3 cr.
Choose two of the following ARTS Courses: (6 credits)
- ARTS102 2D Foundations 3 cr.
- ARTS110 Drawing 3 cr.
- ARTS202 3D Foundations 3 cr.
- GRDS230 Graphic Design I:Tools, Methodology, and Vocabulary 3 cr.
- MART113 Photography I 3 cr.
- MUSC101 Music Fundamentals 3 cr.
- MUSC111 Music Theory I 3 cr.
- THTR102 Acting I 3 cr.
- THTR215 Fundamentals of Stagecraft & Design 3 cr.
Arts Administration Minor
The minor in Arts Administration requires:
- BUSN101 Introduction to Business 3 cr.
- MUSC130 Concert Choir 3 cr. OR MUSC135 Concert Band
- THTR100 Production Involvement 3 cr. OR THTR300 Theatre Practicum
- THTR460 Theatre Management 3 cr.
- ARTS499 Art Internship 3 cr. OR MUSC499 Music Internship 3 cr. OR THTR499 Theatre Internship 3 cr.
Choose one ARTS or MUSC or THTR courses (3 credits):
- ARTS101 Introduction to Art 3 cr.
- ARTS105 Art History I Prehistory to the Gothic Period 3 cr.
- ARTS106 Art History II Renaissance to Realism 3 cr.
- ARTS107 Art History III Modernism 3 cr.
- MUSC102 Music Appreciation 3 cr.
- MUSC121 3 cr.
- MUSC122 3 cr.
- THTR101 Introduction to Theatre 3 cr.
Choose one of the following Writing courses (3 credits):
- BUSN307 Business Communications and Lab 3 cr.
- ENGL210 College Writing II 3 cr.
- ENGL213 Creative Writing 3 cr.
Choose one of the following Communication courses (3 credits):
- COMM212 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
- COMM362 Social Media Communication 3 cr.
- COMM370 Organizational Communication 3 cr.
- COMM375 Public Relations and Advertising 3 cr.
- MUSC303 Music Communication and Technology 3 cr.
Choose one of the following Business courses (3 credits):
- ACCT210 Accounting I 3 cr.
- BUSN310 Principles of Management 3 cr.
- BUSN330 Principles of Marketing 3 cr.
Choose one of the following ARTS Courses (3 Credits):
- ARTS102 2D Foundations 3 cr.
- ARTS202 3D Foundations 3 cr.
- ARTS110 Drawing 3 cr.
- GRDS230 Graphic Design I:Tools, Methodology, and Vocabulary 3 cr.
- MART113 Photography I 3 cr.
- MUSC101 Music Fundamentals 3 cr.
- MUSC111 Music Theory I 3 cr.
- THTR102 Acting I 3 cr.
- THTR215 Fundamentals of Stagecraft & Design 3 cr.
To view the most recent course list and requirements for the arts administration major, please consult the Academic Catalog.
Questions?
Contact the faculty below for more information on the Arts Administration major.
| Name | Title | Office / Phone | Courses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Ann Fredrickson YFAC 204 507-344-7580 | Adjunct FacultyChoraliers DirectorDirector - HandbellsMary Martha Singers Director | YFAC 204 507-344-7580 |
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Ann FredricksonAdjunct Faculty
Choraliers Director
Director - Handbells
Mary Martha Singers Director
YFAC 204
507-344-7580
- Music Fundamentals
- Music Appreciation
- Choraliers
- Concert Choir
- Mary Martha Singers
- Handbells
- Instruction I-Voice
- Music History I: Middle Ages & Renaissance
- Music History II: Baroque & Classical Eras
- Instruction II-Voice
- Music History III: Romantic & Modrn Eras
- Vocal Pedagogy and Literature
- Instruction III-Voice
- Opera and Lyric Theatre
- World Music
- Recital
- Topic: American Pop Music
- Instruction IV-Voice
- Music Internship
- Theatre Practicum
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