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ARTM-200 INTRO TO ARTS MANAGEMENT
College: School of the Arts
Department: ART MANAGEMENT
Credits: 3.00
Introduction to Arts Management (3) This course covers the basic principles, theories, concepts, processes and practices relating to organizations in the arts industry including structure of the arts industry, organization structures, leadership, staffing, volunteerism, fundraising, intellectual property, grants writing, advocacy, etc.

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ARTM-240 GALLERY FUNDAMENTALS
College: School of the Arts
Department: ART MANAGEMENT
Credits: 3.00
Gallery Fundamentals (3) A basic course to survey the purposes, procedures, and functions of art museums and galleries and provide an introduction to such basic tasks as exhibition design and installation and care and the handling, identification, and research of art objects. Students will participate directly in mounting and maintaining exhibitions in the Halsey Gallery. Prerequisite: ARTH 102 or ARTS 118 or permission of the instructor.

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ARTM-310 ADVANCED ARTS MANAGEMENT
College: School of the Arts
Department: ART MANAGEMENT
Credits: 3.00
Advanced Arts Management (3) Students in this course apply the principles, theories, concepts, processes and practices learned in the introductory course to the creation and management of various types of arts organizations including such aspects as audience development, special event planning, program planning, financial planning, proposal writing, etc. Prerequisite: ARTM 200 or permission of the instructor.

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ARTM-340 ARTS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
College: School of the Arts
Department: ART MANAGEMENT
Credits: 3.00
Arts Financial Management (3) A study of the financial aspects of non-profit arts organizations to include budgeting, earned and unearned income, fund management, grants writing, fund raising, cash management, proposal writing, cost-benefit analysis, feasibility studies, and financial decisions. Prerequisites: ARTM 200 and ACCT 200 (may substitute ACCT 203) or permission of the instructor.

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ARTM-325 UNDERSTANDING CREATIVITY
College: School of the Arts
Department: ART MANAGEMENT
Credits: 3.00

This course will explore the anatomy of the creative proess by obsercation and participation in teh visual, performing, media, and literary arts. The importance of intuition, thinking skills, risk taking, problem solving, and collaboration will be stressed.

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ARTM-370 BUILDING PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS
College: School of the Arts
Department: ART MANAGEMENT
Credits: 3.00

Class will assess current and potential audiences and demographics, motivations, examine lifestyles and leisure time habits, national and international trends and social values, and participate in different types of arts experiences. Students will analyze and develop market research and learn practices to increase cultural participation and develop arts audiences.

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ARTM-360 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARTS MNGT
College: School of the Arts
Department: ART MANAGEMENT
Credits: 3.00
Special Topics in Arts Management (3) A study of special types of arts organizations and/or special situations encountered in the arts industry. Possible topics are arts festivals, cultural planning, international arts management, etc. Prerequisite: As required.

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ARTM-380 IND STUDY IN ARTS MANAGEMENT
College: School of the Arts
Department: ART MANAGEMENT
Credits: 1.00 TO 3.00
Independent Study (1-3) A study, reading, or research project concerning subject matter not available in other college courses. Prerequisites: ARTM 200, ARTM 310, junior standing, and written agreement with the instructor and the director of arts management.

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ARTM-400 INTERNSHIP IN ARTS MANAGEMENT
College: School of the Arts
Department: ART MANAGEMENT
Credits: 3.00
Internship in Arts Management (3) Provides students an experiential learning and research opportunity with a sponsoring arts oriented organization. Prerequisites: ARTM 310 and either ARTM 340 or 420; junior standing and above with permission of the director of arts management.

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ARTM-420 POLICY IN THE ARTS
College: School of the Arts
Department: ART MANAGEMENT
Credits: 3.00
Policy in the Arts (3) A study of policy formulation in the arts industry to include issues in cultural planning, ethics, boards of directors/advisors/trustees composition and operations,international arts, developmental strategies, cultural diversity in the arts, etc. Prerequisites: ARTM 310, ARTM 340, MKTG 302, and junior standing.