• AA 3010: Survey of Arts Administration

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Students will gain a basic understanding of arts administration (including general arts management, organizational leadership, financial management, marketing, development, and strategic planning) and apply those theories into practice through the creation of a project arts organization. This course will also give students an overview of the importance of arts advocacy and cultural policy. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
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• AA 3030: Arts Advocacy

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Students will develop an understanding of arts advocacy and cultural policy at an introductory level, developing strategies to engage with civic, business, state, and federal agencies on behalf of the arts. Students will become empowered advocates for the arts through readings, case studies, discussions, professional practice, and critical analysis of advocacy at the state and federal level. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
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• AA 3050: Cultural Policy in Context

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Students will develop an understanding of international arts and cultural policy through complete immersion in the arts and culture of a selected country. Students will become empowered advocates for the arts as they engage with indigenous peoples and policy makers on a global level, in turn learning more about our own domestic cultural policy. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Repeatable for Add?l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 12 Registration Restriction(s): None
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• AA 4010: Legal Issues for Artists

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course introduces students to legal issues that affect artists in the arts and entertainment industries. Students also explore issues surrounding employment relationships in the arts, including the role of independent contractors, labor unions, and contracts. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
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• AA 6010: Principles of Arts Administration

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Students will learn the basic principles of arts administration (including general arts management, organizational leadership, financial management, marketing, development, and strategic planning) and apply those theories into practice through the creation of an imaginary project arts organization. This course will also give students an overview of the importance of arts advocacy, and the role students will play as future creators of cultural policy. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Arts Administration students only
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• AA 6040: Arts Advocacy and Cultural Policy

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Students will develop an understanding of arts advocacy and cultural policy at multiple levels, developing strategies to engage with civic, business, state, and federal agencies on behalf of the arts. Students will become empowered advocates for the arts through readings, case studies, discussions, professional practice, and critical analysis of both national and international cultural policy. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Arts Administration students only
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• AA 6050: Managing the Finances of Art Organizations

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Students will develop an understanding of the principles of microeconomics to arts and culture organizations with a special focus on supply and demand, cost, and pricing. Students will analyze financial statements and financial management function in arts and culture, as well as develop skills creating budgets and managing cash flow. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Arts Administration students only
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• AA 6060: Fund Development for Arts Administrators

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Students will be able to apply the theories and practices required to successfully build capacity for arts and cultural organizations through annual and major gifts, corporate and foundation support, and capital and planned giving campaigns. Class activities will include relationship management, developing an ethical framework for fundraising, managing development staff, writing case statements, creating effective communications with donors and stakeholders, and applying digital strategies to development. Through a case study, students will analyze and report on development initiatives of an arts and cultural organization to identify best practices and recommend areas for improvement. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Arts Administration students only
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• AA 6070: Leadership Development in the Arts

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Students will develop and apply leadership, management, and organizational theory to help organizations better fulfill their mission and vision through the work of staff, board, and volunteers. Activities include students developing personality profiles and leadership style preferences, as well as applying principles of social and psychological dynamics to create and support an effective workplace. Students will write comprehensive case studies that require the integration of the leadership theories and practices studied, including detailed recommendations on how to address the organizational issues at hand. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Arts Administration students only
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• AA 6080: Visual and Performing Arts Studies

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Students will develop an understanding of administrative work in both visual and performing arts organizations. Through theory, practice, and teaching and presenting to each other, students will identify the differences and similarities between the two fields, becoming well-rounded generalists with the skills necessary to promote, maintain, enhance, and fund any type of arts and culture organizations. (Spring - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Arts Administration students only
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