Arts Management
                                                           University of TULSA                                                                                        

                                                             

Director and Professor of Theatre:
David Cook
918-631-2566
david-cook@utulsa.edu

The Arts Management curriculum provides a 59 credit hour interdisciplinary program of studies in Arts Management, Business, Performing Arts and an area of artistic specialization in Art, Film Studies, Music or Theatre.  The degree prepares students for careers in arts organizations, arts related businesses and graduate study in Arts Management.  Students are also required to complete an Arts Management Internship as a capstone experience to practically apply the concepts and techniques learned in the classroom.  Semester internships may be completed locally, regionally, nationally and/or through special arrangements with the Diorama Arts Centre in London, England.

All students complete the following core studies in arts management. Because of the interdisciplinary nature and the number of courses required for the major, students in arts management are required to have a business minor.

Arts Management Core Studies:  26 hours
AM 1110 Arts Experience 8 semesters
AM 1012 Intro to Arts Organizations I, II 2 hrs.
AM 3011, 3021, 3031 Arts Practicum I, II, III
(one each Music, Theatre, Art)
3 hrs.
AM 3013, 3023 Arts Administration I, II 6 hrs.
AM 4613, 4623 Arts Internship I, II 6 hrs
AM 4973 Senior Seminar
(Independent Study Project)
3 hrs.
COM 2013 OR
        2123
Communication Systems OR
Mass Communication and Society
3 hrs.
COM 3623 OR
        3633
Public Relation Cases and Campaigns OR
Writing for Public Relations
3 hrs.

 

Recommended Electives
ART 3243 Graphic Communication I
(permission of instructor)
3 hrs.
AM 4993 Seminar in Non-Profit Law 3 hrs.


Students complete one artistic specialization track in Visual Art, Music, Theatre or Film Studies.

Visual Art Track:  18 hrs.
ARTH 2203, 2213 Survey of Art History I, II  6 hrs.
ART 3083     (ANTH 4083) Intro to Museum Studies 3 hrs.
ART/ARTH 3000-4000 Studio Art elective
(Maximum 3 hours) and/or
Art History electives
9 hrs.

Music Track:  18 hrs.
MUS 2000 Music Theory/ Ear Training 1-6 hrs.
MUS 3000-4000 Music History and/or Music Literature 3-6 hrs.
MUS Ensemble   1-3 hrs.
MUS Applied Music   1-2 hrs.
MUS Electives   6 hrs.

Theatre Track:  18 hrs.
THEA 2011 Stage Management 1 hr.
THEA 2213 A Cultural History of Theatre 3 hrs.
THEA 2333 Acting or 3 hrs
THEA 2352 Stagecraft 2 hrs
THEA 3043 Modern Theatre:  History and Literature 3 hrs.
THEA 3000-4000 Electives 4-8 hrs.
Film Studies Track:  18 hrs.
ENGL 2273 Film History 3 hrs.
ENGL 2283 Film Theory and Criticism 3 hrs.
3000-4000 Electives (see Bulletin under "Film Studies Electives") 12 hrs.
Generalist Track:  18 hrs.
(with permission and direction of adviser)

Students are required to take the following Block courses:

Designated Block I Requirement:  6 hrs.*
THEA 1013 The Theatre Experience or
THEA 1063 The Broadway Musical 3 hrs.
ART 2203, 2213 Survey of Art History I or II 3 hrs.
MUS 2073 Musical Experience 3 hrs.

*Music track take 1063, 1203; Film Studies and Art track take 1013 or 1063, 2073; Theatre track take 1203, 2073 (not counted as hours in the major).
Designated Block II Requirement: 3 hrs.
BUS 1013 Business and Society
(not counted as hours in the major)
3 hrs.

Arts Management students are required to declare a Business Minor.

Required Business Minor:  15 hrs.
MIS  1123 Business Information Technology 3 hrs.
ACCT 2113 Concepts of Accounting 3 hrs.
MGT  3003 Principles of Management 3 hrs.
MKT  3003 Principles of Marketing 3 hrs.
MGT  3063 Organizational Behavior OR 3103, Human Resource Management OR 3143, International
Management OR 4023, Negotiation and
Management Skills OR MKTG 4093, International
Marketing
3 hrs.


1110 (0 credit)
Arts Experiences

Arts Management majors are required to complete this course on a pass-fail basis for 8 semesters. Attendance and/or participation in 12 events (concerts, recitals, stage plays, musicals, art exhibitions, etc.) on and off campus, per semester are required.

1012 (2 hours)
Introduction to Arts Organizations

Examines the structure and function of the various essential components of arts organizations. Classroom discussions are complemented by visiting local arts agencies and organizations onsite, to study their particular missions, functions and compositions.

3011, 3021, 3031 (1 hour each)
Arts Practicum, I, II, III

Students complete specific projects and assignments within Art, Theatre and Music during separate semesters. Supervising professors in each discipline monitor and mentor the responsibilities and projects.

3013, 3023 (3 hours each)
Arts Administration

A two consecutive semester, in-depth study of the artistic, organizational, business functions and daily operations of arts organization. Topics include strategic planning, applications of general management concepts, budgeting, compensation, risk management, public relations, community support, staff and board development, with special attention to fundraising and grant writing.

4613, 4623 (3 hours each)
Arts Internship I, II

A practical capstone experience that provides professional hands-on experience in the field. The internship is monitored by Division faculty and includes the option and/or combination of local, regional, national or international placement in London.


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