B.F.A. in 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 |
| Theater Concentration | ||
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Required Theatre Management Courses (3 credits):
Must complete one course from the following:
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| ARM 64 | Theatre and Dance Management | 3 |
| THE 111 | Theatre and Dance Management | 3 |
| Required Technical Theatre Practices (6 credits) | ||
| THE 104 | Technical Theater Practices 1 | 3 |
| THE 105 | Technical Theater Practices 2 | 3 |
| Required Department Contracts | ||
| THE 204 | Department Contract 1 | 0.00 |
| THE 205 | Department Contract 2 | 0.00 |
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Required Department Contract
Must be taken six times
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| THE 201 | Department Contract | 0.00 |
| Theatre Elective Courses | ||
| Must complete 24 credits of any Theatre courses | ||
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Theatre History Courses
Must complete the following 9 credits:
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| THE 141 and THE 142 are considered Liberal Arts courses; THE 141 satisfies Core ENG 2 Composition (3 credits); THE 142 satisfies Core Language / Literature (6 credits) | ||
| THE 101 | Introduction to Drama | 3 |
| THE 141 | Classical Theatre History | 3 |
| THE 142 | Modern Theatre History | 3 |
| Dance Concentration | ||
| Dance Required Courses (26 credits) | ||
| ARM 202 | Arts Management Contract | 0.00 |
| DNC 101 | Critical Thinking in Dance | 2 |
| DNC 105 | Modern Dance | 3 |
| DNC 108 | History of Dance | 3 |
| DNC 109 | Current Dance in New York City | 3 |
| DNC 111 | Composition and Choreography I | 3 |
| DNC 115 | African Dance I | 3 |
| THE 104 | Technical Theater Practices 1 | 3 |
| THE 105 | Technical Theater Practices 2 | 3 |
| THE 204 | Department Contract 1 | 0.00 |
| THE 205 | Department Contract 2 | 0.00 |
| Ballet Requirement (6 credits) | ||
| DNC 123 | Intermediate & Advanced Ballet I | 3 |
| DNC 124 | Intermediate & Advanced Ballet II | 3 |
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History Elective (3 credits)
Choose one course from following:
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| ART 259 | Survey of World Art I | 3 |
| ART 260 | Survey of World Art II | 3 |
| ART 272 | Contemporary Art | 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 124 | History of Rock Music | 3 |
| THE 100 | Introduction to Drama | 3 |
| THE 241 | Classical Theatre History | 3 |
| THE 242 | Modern Theatre History | 3 |
| Dance Elective: 1 credit | ||
| General Arts Concentration | ||
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General Arts Group (6 credits)
Choose two courses from the following:
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| ARM 61 | Anatomy of a Museum | 3 |
| ARM 62 | Principles and Practices of the Music Industry | 3 |
| ARM 64 | Theatre and Dance Management | 3 |
| BDST 58 | Television Station Management | 3 |
| THE 111 | Theatre and Dance Management | 3 |
| Twenty four credits from any of the following areas are required | ||
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Required General Arts Concentration Elective Courses (6 credits)
Choose two courses from the following:
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| ART 259 | Survey of World Art I | 3 |
| ART 260 | Survey of World Art II | 3 |
| ART 272 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
| ART 280 | Concepts & Issues in Contemporary Photography | 3 |
| ART 285 | History of Visual Communications | 3 |
| ART 291 | Independent Study in Art History | 3 |
| ART 292 | Independent Study in Art History | 3 |
| CIN 201 | The Art of the Film/1900-1930 | 3 |
| CIN 202 | The Art of the Film/1931 to Present | 3 |
| CIN 204 | Major Figures in the Cinema | 3 |
| DNC 108 | History of Dance | 3 |
| DNC 109 | Current Dance in New York City | 3 |
| MUS 121 | Music in Western Civilization I | 3 |
| MUS 122 | Music in Western Civilization II | 3 |
| MUS 103 | Music in Western Civilization III | 3 |
| MUS 147 | History of Rock Music | 3 |
| THE 101 | Introduction to Drama | 3 |
| THE 141 | Classical Theatre History | 3 |
| THE 142 | Modern Theatre History | 3 |
| THE 143 | Shakespeare in Performance | 3 |
| THE 149 | History of Style | 3 |
| Visual Arts Concentration | ||
| Visual Arts Required Courses (18 credits) | ||
| ARM 261 | Anatomy of a Museum | 3 |
| ART 259 | Survey of World Art I | 3 |
| ART 260 | Survey of World Art 2 | 3 |
| ART 270 | Modern Art | 3 |
| ART 272 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
| Visual Arts Concentration Elective Courses | ||
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Visual Arts Elective Courses List 1 (9 credits)
Choose three courses from the following:
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| ART 105 | Introduction to Basic Drawing | 3 |
| ART 211 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 213 | Painting 1 | 3 |
| ART 221 | Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 131 | Pottery and Ceramic Sculpture 1 | 3 |
| Visual Arts Elective Courses List 2 (3 credits) |
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| Choose any one ART course | ||
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Other History Elective Courses (6 credits)
Choose two courses from the following:
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| CIN 201 | The Art of the Film/1900-1930 | 3 |
| CIN 202 | The Art of the Film/1931 to Present | 3 |
| CIN 203 | Major Forces in the Cinema | 3 |
| CIN 204 | Major Figures in the Cinema | 3 |
| CIN 111 | History of World Cinema | 3 |
| CIN 303 | Film & Society | 3 |
| CIN 304 | Film & Society | 3 |
| DNC 108 | History of Dance | 3 |
| DNC 109 | Current Dance in New York City | 3 |
| MUS 121 | Music in Western Civilization I | 3 |
| MUS 122 | Music in Western Civilization II | 3 |
| MUS 103 | Music in Western Civilization III | 3 |
| MUS 147 | History of Rock Music | 3 |
| THE 101 | Introduction to Drama | 3 |
| THE 141 | Classical Theatre History | 3 |
| THE 142 | Modern Theatre History | 3 |
| THE 143 | Shakespeare in Performance | 3 |
| THE 148 | The History of American Musical Comedy | 3 |
| THE 349 | History of Style | 3 |
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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