15 courses with the subject AAD, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
AAD 100Experiencing the Arts1
Students will be given the opportunity to view, evaluate, and critique the visual and performing arts in several different mediums. Course may not be repeated for credit. Students are required to also attend multiple arts events in the community and on campus as a component of their coursework. Course is only 5 weeks long. Please check course availability to see exact meeting dates.
An introduction to the world of arts administration, focusing on not-for-profit organizations and exploring the various types of arts organizations and management principles applied therein. Students will participate in discussions both in class and online, and will prepare to apply their knowledge in real-world settings through the arts administration internship (AAD 490).
An exploration of the financial issues relevant to the not-for-profit arts industry, including budgeting, financial management, and fund-raising. Students will actively participate in financial analysis activities, the creation of grant proposals, and the drafting of fundraising appeal letters.
Students will have the opportunity to complete a semester-long internship with a cultural organization as a part of this required course for the arts administration minor. Students will work closely with the faculty member supervising the internship, reporting to the faculty member as the internship progresses. Students will also evaluate the experience and relate it to their course of study in the arts administration program. Pass/fail grades only.
AAD 501Introduction to Creative and Not-For-Profit Administration3
An introduction to the world of creativity, focusing on not-for-profit organizations and exploring the various types of creative organizations and management principles applied therein. Students will participate in discussions applying knowledge gained through readings and guest lectures by working professionals in order to conceptualize the interconnected and diverse world of creative and not-for-profit administration.
AAD 502Marketing and Public Relations Strategies in Creative Industries3
An in-depth exploration of Marketing and Public Relations strategies, tactics and tools in the not-for-profit and for-profit creative industries. Students will analyze texts, case studies and real-world examples and will apply their knowledge by creating a marketing plan and materials for an organization, event, service, or product.
In addition to governing, the board of directors of a not-for-profit organization sets the tone and influences the culture of the institution. During this course, students will explore the role of the board of directors as the guiding force of the organization. Students will develop strategies to foster productive and beneficial relationships with members of the board of directors, and develop strategies for board recruitment, training and retention.
AAD 504Financial Management in Creative Industries3
An exploration of the financial issues relevant to the not-for-profit creative industries, including budgeting, financial management, and financial planning (both short-term and long-term). Students will develop a strong familiarity with financial statements, with the objective of gaining the skills necessary to oversee the financial operations of a not-for- profit creative organization.
A holistic approach to the development of funds for creative and not-for-profit organizations, including the exploration of techniques to facilitate individual contributions, corporate and foundation grants, and government grants. Students will participate in multiple projects, including the drafting of appeal letters to individuals and corporations, digital campaign development, application of grant writing techniques, and completion of government grant applications.
Students will have the opportunity to complete a semester-long practicum on the campus of Le Moyne College. Students will work closely with the faculty or staff member supervising the internship, reporting to the faculty member as the internship progresses. Students will also evaluate the experience and relate it to their course of study in the arts administration program. Pass/fail grades only.
An in-depth exploration of the intertwined nature of communities and creativity. Through readings, viewings, discussions and lectures (including visits with arts and culture practitioners), students will gain insight into the interconnected nature of creativity and the community, and the strategies and tactics used by organizations wishing to weave their operations into the fabric of the communities they inhabit.
AAD 604Inside the Orchestra: Why Offstage Relationships Matter3
During this course, students will develop an understanding of how the relationships of the board, staff, musicians, and volunteers are connected and dependent upon each other. Students will explore the impact of various perspectives each individual and each constituency brings to the work. Students will also learn strategies for effective conflict resolution, communication and team building that will ultimately support the mission of the professional orchestra.
During this course, students will develop an understanding of the evolution of US orchestras over the last 75 years including the presence of the orchestra online and in the community. Students will analyze how orchestras can be socially responsible organizations at both a local and national level and explore the variety of careers available with orchestras. Students will have an opportunity to interview professionals working in the orchestral field in an effort to research more deeply the history of orchestras on a local level. The culmination of this research will be a set of recommendations for a selected orchestra that encompass ideas for programming, organizational tradition, or schooling/network engagement work.
Having completed the majority of coursework in the graduate arts administration curriculum, students will apply their knowledge through an in-depth consulting practicum with a cultural institution. Students will work with the cultural organization to identify a project and will see the project to completion during the course of this consultancy.
This capstone course for the M.S. in Arts Administration offers students the opportunity to synthesize concepts covered in previous coursework. The course will rely heavily on case study discussion and will further explore the many challenges and opportunities for arts organizations in the twenty-first century, including strategic planning, organizational dynamics, globablization and other topics.
