Arts Administration

Note: the courses on this page reflect Summer Term 2008 offerings.
Please check back on December 15 for a list of courses available during Summer Term 2009.

Metropolitan College

MET AR 711 Capital Campaigns
This course is designed to broaden the student’s understanding of capital campaign fundraising. Topics include feasibility studies; strategic planning and budgeting; private and public phases; ethical responsibilities; staff, donor, volunteer, board, and trustee management; major gift solicitation; campaign communications; trend analysis; and evaluation. The course curriculum includes readings, case studies, guest speakers, and analysis of current capital campaign projects. 4 cr.

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MET AR 766 Art and the Community
An analysis of issues that involve the engagement of cultural institutions with their immediate community. Includes examination of local arts centers, local arts councils, arts service organizations, agency/government relations, urban issues, multiculturalism, and festivals. 4 cr.

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MET AR 777 Comparative Cultural Policy and Administration
Drawing on the resources of Boston University's London campus, this course examines the nature of cultural policy in the United States, United Kingdom, and the European Union from 1950 to the present. Through lectures and readings drawn from public policy, economics, and law, this course discusses the impact of cultural and national differences on the cultural policy decision-making process. Course meets on the Boston University Charles River campus as well as in London. Permission required. 4 cr.

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MET AR 802 and AR 803 Internship in Arts Administration
Arts Administration students only. Two consecutive two-credit courses for planning and action phases of the internship. Students may not register for MET AR 803 until they have completed a minimum of six required courses. 2 cr. each.

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