Careers in Arts Administration

Course Description

Exploration of career paths and career planning for students entering the arts administration field. Students will practice speaking skills and other communication skills. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in AAD 301; Arts Administration majors or minors only; or permission of instructor.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Identify current and future career paths in arts administration and skills needed to be successful
  • Develop professional communication materials such as resume, cover letters, interview preparation
  • Practice communicating with arts administration professionals

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Major assignments40%
Preparation assignments20%
Quizzes25%
Discussion Boards10%
Surveys5%
Extra Credit2%

Grading Scale

Percentage Letter Grade
100% to 94%A
< 94% to 90%A-
< 90% to 87%B+
< 87% to 84%B
< 84% to 80%B-
< 80% to 77%C+
< 77% to 74%C
< 74% to 70%C-
< 70% to 67%D+
< 67% to 64%D
< 64% to 61%D-
< 61% to 0%F

Attendance/Participation:

There are no class meetings for this course and attendance does not impact grading.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.