Arts Administration
Metropolitan College
Arts Administration
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Comparative Cultural Policy and Administration
MET AR 577
Prereq: (MET AR 690). Drawing on the resources of Boston University and its partner institutions in London, England and Brussels, Belgium, this course examines the nature of cultural policy in the United States, England, and the European Union. Through class discussions and readings (drawn from public policy and economics), lectures by leading arts administration practitioners and policy makers in London and Brussels, and visits to important international cultural venues, students examine the impact of cultural and national differences on the cultural policy-making process. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Ten-week course (May 24-July 26)
A1 (IND) Fri. 6-9:30 pmLocation: CAS 314 ... Open SeatsDouglas DeNatalePermission Required, WebReg RestrictedMeets on campus Fri., 5/24; Fri., 5/31; Fri., 6/7; Fri., 6/14. Trip to Europe: 6/21 - 6/29. Post travel meeting: Fri., 7/26. Nonstandard course dates -
Capital Campaigns
MET AR 711
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. Tuition: $3820
Summer 2 (July 1-August 7)
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Public Art Program Administration
MET AR 779
A hands on project-based collaborative class that will conceptualize, plan, and execute a public art project during the semester. Students will develop an understanding of the various challenges administrators face in all phases of a project, especially from the creative vantage of the artist. We will explore project funding, case study analysis of public art management, artist selection, and the unforeseen. 4 cr. Tuition: $3820
Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)
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Special Topics in Arts Administration
MET AR 781
Topic for summer 2024: Storytelling and Arts Administration. This course will address the importance of storytelling as a qualitative and quantitative tool for effective communication in arts administration. Topics will include speech analysis and implementing rhetorical devices to support persuasive narratives, as well as applications of storytelling in fundraising, marketing, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. 4 cr. Tuition: $3820
Summer 1 (May 20-June 26)
Topic: Storytelling and Arts Administration. Note start date. Make-up class on Friday, 5/31 -
Internship in Arts Administration II
MET AR 803
Provides guidance to students as they undertake the internship experience. Students meet individually with the instructor to report on their experience and receive feedback. Students may not register for MET AR 803, or begin their actual internship, until they have completed a minimum of six of the ten required courses and MET AR 802. Arts Administration degree students only. 2 cr. Tuition: $1910
Twelve-week course (May 21-August 9)
C1 (EXP) Arranged... Open SeatsBlair Spotswood HollisWebReg RestrictedContact artsad@bu.edu