READ ALL ABOUT WINTHROP UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ARTS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM! Highlights Low-residency program—one weekend per month September through May; Field trips to non-profit arts and cultural sites in the region; Instructors who are working professionals in arts administration; Guest lecturers with specialized expertise in public policy, arts leadership, marketing, sustainability, etc.; Low student-instructor ratio—individualized attention in seminar classroom setting; Rolling admission and enrollment—start with any course in the curriculum. Program Description This low-residency certificate program is designed for individuals with fundamental, entry-level experience in non-profit arts organizations who seek to begin careers or enhance their effectiveness as arts administration professionals. This certificate is ideal for individuals who want advanced credentials and professional connections without the larger time commitment and academic requirements of a masters degree. The weekend and online delivery allows students to develop their professional skills without compromising their family and career obligations. The eighteen credit hour certificate program includes eighteen weekend sessions, spread out over two years of part-time enrollment. Classes meet one weekend each month, starting in September and concluding in May. In the weeks between each module, students and faculty members connect online to develop assignments, share ideas, and reflect upon assigned readings. Course content includes: leadership and governance, marketing, sustainability, legal and ethical issues, as well as finance/budgeting. The program features visits to non-profit arts organization sites in the region. The faculty includes course instructors who are all working professionals in arts administration and guest lecturers with specialized expertise in marketing, law and policy, grant-writing, advocacy, and leadership. With a low student-instructor ratio that translates into a high degree of individualized attention and an emphasis on collaborative projects and collaborative work, students develop strong bonds of camaraderie that transform into a vital network of professional peers after completion of the certificate. Enrolled as part-time graduate students, arts administration certificate students have full access to all the university’s resources while they are enrolled. Ideal candidates come to the program with superior undergraduate achievement in an arts discipline, applied professional work in the non-profit arts environment, and an aspiration to advance to a leadership role in the field. The applied experience with a non-profit arts organization is essential for success in the program, because students will draw upon their work experience as context for the concepts, theories, knowledge, and materials presented in the curriculum. Moreover, students are expected to put their learning into practice in their professional lives. Required courses to complete: 18 credits—9 credits per year spread over two years o ARTA 600: Principles and Practices of Arts Administration o ARTA 610: Leadership, Management, and Organizational Structure o ARTA 620: Marketing the Arts o ARTA 630: Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Fiscal Management o ARTA 640: Sustainability: Funding, Development, and Grants o ARTA 650: Arts Administration and the Law Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Arts Administration Program: The application process is now completely online. Those interested in applying can start the process at: winthrop.edu/graduateschool/admissions/. In addition to meeting Winthrop University general admission requirements for all graduate students, applicants for admission should: 1. Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution; 2. Have an overall undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; 3. Have at least one year of work experience (professional or volunteer) in a non-profit arts/cultural environment; 4. Submit an essay describing their background in a non-profit arts/cultural environment and their reasons for pursuing this degree program; 5. Submit a current curriculum vitae; and 6. Submit two letters of recommendation. Recommendations from arts and/or academic professionals are preferred. Once students are admitted to this certificate program, they may begin their studies at the start of the next new course in the calendar. Professional Organization Affiliation Winthrop University is a member of the Association of Arts Administration Educators (AAAE), the international professional organization that promotes standards of education in arts administration. Contact Information: Program Director: Andrew Vorder Bruegge (803-323-4850 or [email protected].)
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