Course Information

The "Arts Leaders Forum" consists of a series of conversations with arts leaders, including entrepreneurs, community leaders and established industry experts. Each week guests will share their experiences with the class. In addition to guest speakers, students will focus on leadership skills and exercises through readings and cases. The goal of this course is to give students insight into the pressing issues of managing arts organizations, to gain leadership skills and to provide insight into career options. [4 credits]

An examination of ways to raise funds from government, foundation, corporate, and individual sources. The following topics will be addressed through lectures and case analysis: the history of philanthropy, the planning and research process, proposal and grant preparation, program evaluation, and the role of the board and staff in developing effective fundraising strategies. [4 credits]

SPRG 2023

Section	Type	Instructor	Location	Days	Times
A1	IND	Ibrahim	STH B20	W	6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

Drawing on the resources of Boston University and its partner institutions in Boston, London, and Paris, this course examines the nature of cultural policy in the United States, United Kingdom, France, 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 Paris and London, and visits to important international cultural venues, this course will examine the impact of cultural and national differences on the cultural policy making process. [4 credits]

Barcelona is one of the most vibrant cities in Europe and one of the main tourist destinations in the world. It is widely known for its art, from the works of Joan Miro and mural/graffiti artist El Pez, and its World Heritage architecture, such as the intricate, organic structures of Antonio Gaud?. Even more, the city is an economic and commercial hub. In this course, we will examine the creative industries in Europe through the lens of the sector in Barcelona, Spain. We will learn the history of the city to better understand the present and will discuss topics such as sociopolitical identity, especially the context of the Catalonian region within Spain, cultural heritage, cultural diplomacy, cultural economic development, and the impact of tourism. Site visits may include the Picasso Museum and the Fundaci? T?pies, the Sagrada Fam?lia, Casa Batll?, and the Palau de la M?sica Catalana, along with performing arts venues and other historic properties and neighborhoods. We will also explore the role and impact of parallel cultural activities and entrepreneurial initiatives, such as culinary arts, startup ventures, and fashion. Along the way, we will gain invaluable insights from our exchanges with area cultural producers, curators, artists, and BU arts administration alumni and colleagues [4 credits]

SPRG 2023

Section	Type	Instructor	Location	Days	Times
A1	IND	O'Neal	MET 122	F	6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

An examination of the arts institutions, issues, and forces that shape the contemporary art world. Surveys the institutions and actors that comprise the ecology of the art world, and examines significant recent trends within a model of four interrelated spheres: 1) Individual Artists; 2) Government; 3) the Nonprofit Sector; and 4) the Private Sector. Explores how stakeholders connect and interact with each other while engaging with significant institutions and the public to affect the cultural history of our time. This is the gateway course in the Arts Administration Program, and is usually taken in the first semester. Non-Arts Administration students contact the Arts Administration Program, 1010 Commonwealth Ave. [4 credits]

SPRG 2023

Section	Type	Instructor	Location	Days	Times
A1	IND	DeNatale	CGS 115	R	6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

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 will include readings, case studies, guest speakers, and analysis of current capital campaign projects. [4 credits]

SPRG 2023

Section	Type	Instructor	Location	Days	Times
O2	IND	Doorley-Simb	ROOM	ARR	TBD – TBD

This course is designed to provide fundamental background in the theory and principles of arts marketing and audience development used by nonprofit performing and visual arts organizations. Case analysis will be employed to review strategies and practices currently used in the cultural sector. Students will be expected to develop their own marketing plans for an arts organization. [4 credits]

This course will review the history, theory, and practice of educational programming and audience engagement in both museums and performing arts organizations. Emphasis will be on analysis of program design, implementation, and evaluation, teacher training, and creation of youth and adult learning programs. [4 credits]

SPRG 2023

Section	Type	Instructor	Location	Days	Times
A1	IND	Evans	CAS 227	T	6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

This course will address the full range of issues related to attracting financial support from individuals. Topics will include: raising dollars annually for operations, raising funds through special events (fundraisers), cultivating and soliciting major gifts, and the basics of bequests and estate planning as well as ethical issues and working effectively with donors and volunteers. Course work will include readings, case studies, and guest speakers. [4 credits]

SPRG 2023

Section	Type	Instructor	Location	Days	Times
A1	IND	Karabatsos	CGS 525	R	6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

SPRG 2023

Section	Type	Instructor	Location	Days	Times
O1	IND	Karabatsos	ROOM	ARR	TBD – TBD

This course will address the politics of arts and culture through seminars with political and cultural leaders, class discussion, readings, and research. Students will develop advocacy campaign plans and analyze how cultural organizations interact with all levels of government. [4 credits]

The ever-evolving nature of computer technology presents opportunities and challenges in the work of arts administrators. This course will examine a range of technologies employed by arts organizations to improve their practice and extend their reach, including customer relations management, fundraising, collaboration management, ticketing, project management, and social media management. Students will examine emerging products and trends, interact with technology providers, engage in hands-on trials, and develop technology plans for specific organization scenarios. [4 credits]

This course is designed to equip students with the tools and critical thinking skills to identify and apply appropriate methodologies to support the work of their organizations as practitioners and consumers of research. We will review the major approaches to social science research, including a range of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies, and consider the relevance of each research framework to specific questions in the arts. The course will consider the role of arts research in domains such as audience development and marketing; program evaluation and assessment; social and economic impact; decision-making and reflective practice; collaboration and creation; case making and communication with the public. [4 credits]

SPRG 2023

Section	Type	Instructor	Location	Days	Times
A1	IND	DeNatale	CAS 233	M	6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

Analyzes issues of accounting, finance, and economics in the context of the nonprofit organization. Stresses understanding financial statements, budget planning and control, cash flow analysis, and long term planning. [4 credits]

SPRG 2023

Section	Type	Instructor	Location	Days	Times
A1	IND	Orlinoff	CAS 326	M	6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

This course will examine the process of developing commercial Broadway productions from "page to stage." Students will examine the selection process that producers follow to identify a piece or property. We will examine the entire production process, from securing the rights and options, to legal processes including investor relations and collective bargaining, to assembling a creative and production team. Students will have the opportunity to meet with several Broadway professionals as guest speakers. Other topics covered may include securing a theater, residual, and subsidiary income as well as domestic and international touring. The leadership role of the producer will be discussed at every stage of the journey. [4 credits]

SPRG 2023

Section	Type	Instructor	Location	Days	Times
A1	IND	Grossman	CAS B06A	RF	6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
A1		Grossman	CAS B06A	S	10:00 am – 12:45 pm
A1		Grossman	CAS B06A	T	6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
A1		Grossman	CAS B06A	F	6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
A1		Grossman	B06A	S	10:00 am – 12:45 pm

Strategies for Performing Arts Businesses explores the practice of producing theater as an act of entrepreneurship, and the strategic thinking necessary to take a concept for a creative business or initiative and make it a reality. Students will learn the skills of leadership and management as they are applied in a dynamic arts environment. In this course we will go behind the bright lights of Broadway to examine the variety of creative business that support or leverage the commercial theater industry, as well as the ways in which creative business people inside of the largest legacy institutions are creating new strategies to stay at the forefront of this highly competitive field. We will also consider the ways in which nonprofit theaters are increasingly seeking to build earned revenue strategies, and the growing number of commercial/nonprofit partnerships that operate within the industry. [4 credits]

SPRG 2023

Section	Type	Instructor	Location	Days	Times
A1	IND	Caolo	CAS 424	RF	6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
A1		Caolo	CAS 424	S	10:00 am – 12:45 pm
A1		Caolo	CAS 424	W	6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
A1		Caolo	CAS 424	F	6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
A1		Caolo	424	S	10:00 am – 12:45 pm

Promoting a theatrical property extends beyond selling tickets to performances; be it a limited or open-ended engagement. Producers and artists continually seek new opportunities and environments for their properties. This requires strategic planning with a holistic view of an goals implementing a methodical process, of analyzing, decision-making and forecasting its business activity(s) to ensure future success. [4 credits]

SPRG 2023

Section	Type	Instructor	Location	Days	Times
O1	IND	Jones	ROOM	ARR	TBD – TBD

This course focuses on core concepts that are involved with offering a theatrical property to the touring market and other commercial presenting environments such as cruise ships, casinos, resorts or public/private partnerships. Leaders of these businesses and entertainment organizations must present or produce artistically rewarding programs that align with their missions to attract, retain and grow audiences, while maintaining sustainable financial support. The course explores the assessment of a commercial artistic/entertainment property for the purpose of placing the property on Broadway, an international tour or other settings in which the property can be presented and monetized. The specific legal and licensing requirements to accomplish a variety of presenting models, such as ADA requirements, international visa requirements, content licensing, and financial models etc. will be explored with a strong focus on international engagements and viability. [4 credits]

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 credits]

A review of topics essential for successful management of performing arts organizations. Examination of both facilities management and company management. Studies include organizational structure, trustee/staff relations, marketing, audience building, fundraising, tour management, box office management, budgeting, mailing list and membership management, human resource management and contract negotiation, performance measurement, and strategic planning. [4 credits]

SPRG 2023

Section	Type	Instructor	Location	Days	Times
A1	IND	Hughes	KCB 201	W	6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

A review of topics essential for successful management of visual arts organizations. Emphasizes museums, but also includes a review of alternative spaces, commercial galleries, and auction houses. Topics include the changing role of the museum, exhibition planning, fund-raising, crisis management, audience development, and strategic planning. [4 credits]

SPRG 2023

Section	Type	Instructor	Location	Days	Times
A1	IND	Oneal	CAS 322	T	6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

"Arts Administration Law" is not a legal field; rather, it is a series of highly specialized legal analyses lying at the intersection of tax, intellectual property, employment, corporate law, and the law of non-profits that defines the legal status and issues of arts organizations. It is an interdisciplinary area, including all aspects of the law connected with art, artists (both performing and visual), performance and objects. Topics include: nonprofits and tax- exemption, contracts, copyright for performing and visual artists and artifacts, artists' moral rights, employment law, cultural heritage and the First Amendment. The course is taught using case studies and the case method applied to legal decisions, to which legal analytic frameworks will be applied. Prerequisite: MET AR690 [4 credits]

SPRG 2023

Section	Type	Instructor	Location	Days	Times
A1	IND	Blackadar	CAS 326	T	6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

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 credits]

SPRG 2023

Section	Type	Instructor	Location	Days	Times
A1	IND	Miller	STH 441	R	6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

The Special Topics course offers an opportunity for program faculty to focus on significant areas of current interest in the field of arts administration. [4 credits]

SPRG 2023

Section	Type	Instructor	Location	Days	Times
A1	IND	O'Neal	CAS 323B	M	6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

This course explores the field of creative innovation and entrepreneurship. The first part of the course is dedicated to deepening students' understanding of creativity and ideation as building blocks to innovation, creative placemaking, the creative economy, and business models. During the second part of the course students work in teams to develop entrepreneurial projects at the intersection of Arts and Culture; Business and Technology; and Social Impact, while gaining practical entrepreneurial skills, including business models, customer identification, budgeting, pitching, personas, business plans, and delving into design, communication, marketing and networking. [4 credits]

This course provides provide guidance in identifying, securing, and preparing for your internship experience. There will be three class meetings that operate on a seminar model. Students will have the opportunity to discuss their plans and concerns as they begin the process of identifying an internship site and applying for internships. Class sessions will also include specific instructions on preparation of resumes, job-hunting techniques, effective presentation, and the like. There are two Saturday morning workshops, one devoted to resume preparation (required) and one on making effective presentations (optional but strongly recommended). Arts Administration degree students only. [2 credits]

SPRG 2023

Section	Type	Instructor	Location	Days	Times
A1	EXP	Oneal	MET 122	F	2:30 pm – 5:15 pm
A1		Oneal	MET 122	F	2:30 pm – 5:15 pm
A1		Oneal	MET 122	F	2:30 pm – 5:15 pm
A1		Oneal	MET 122	F	2:30 pm – 5:15 pm
A1		Oneal	MET 122	F	2:30 pm – 5:15 pm

This course provides guidance to students as they undertake the internship experience. Students will meet individually with the instructor to report on their experience and receive feedback. Students will have the opportunity to share their experiences and "lessons learned" with their classmates, and to provide advice and guidance to students who are in the planning stages of their own internships. 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. Arts Administration degree students only. [2 credits]

SPRG 2023

Section	Type	Instructor	Location	Days	Times
A1	EXP	Oneal		ARR	TBD – TBD

The purpose of this course is to increase students' ability to analyze and solve problems that confront arts organizations. Students will apply financial, marketing, fundraising, and legal knowledge and techniques to (1) in-class discussion of key management issues of concern to senior leadership, and (2) a semester-long consulting project which partners and team of students with a local arts organization. Permission from instructor required/arts administration students only. Students may not register for MET AR 804 until they have completed a minimum of six required courses. [4 credits]

SPRG 2023

Section	Type	Instructor	Location	Days	Times
A1	IND	Bailey	CDS B63	R	6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

Two consecutive two-credit courses (MET AR 810 Thesis I and MET AR 810 Thesis II) will give students the tools they need to be informed consumers and producers of arts administration research. The thesis must be completed within 12 months. Only students who have completed six courses in the Arts Administration master's degree program and have a GPA of 3.7 or higher may enroll in MET AR 810 and MET AR 811. Students are responsible for finding a thesis advisor and a principal reader within the department. The advisor must be a full-time faculty member; the principal reader may be a part-time faculty member with a doctorate. [2 credits]

Two consecutive two-credit courses (MET AR 810 Thesis I and MET AR 810 Thesis II) will give students the tools they need to be informed consumers and producers of arts administration research. The thesis must be completed within 12 months. Only students who have completed six courses in the Arts Administration master's degree program and have a GPA of 3.7 or higher may enroll in MET AR 810 and MET AR 811. Students are responsible for finding a thesis advisor and a principal reader within the department. The advisor must be a full-time faculty member; the principal reader may be a part-time faculty member with a doctorate. [2 credits]