The fields of visual and performing arts offer many career paths that rely on a strong foundation in one or more art forms and require specific knowledge and skills in administration and management. The minor is open to all CVPA majors as well as art history majors. Non-CVPA students must complete 9 credits of arts-related coursework to be eligible for this minor.
Faculty
MacKay
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor, with a minimum 2.00 GPA earned in all courses applied to the minor. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 18
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AMGT 405 | Introduction to Arts Management | 3 |
| AMGT 410 | The Arts and Community Engagement | 3 |
| AMGT 489 | Internship in Arts Management | 3-4 |
| Total Credits | 9-10 | |
Mini-Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 2-3 credits from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Professional Development | ||
| Introduction to Grant Writing | ||
| Technology in the Arts | ||
| Total Credits | 2-3 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Art Now | ||
| The Museum (Mason Core) | ||
| Visual Thinking | ||
| Aesthetics | ||
| Art as Social Action | ||
| Writing for Artists | ||
| Rhetorical Theory and Criticism | ||
| Global Dance Perspectives II (Mason Core) | ||
| Dance History I (Mason Core) | ||
| Dance History II (Mason Core) | ||
| Global Dance Intensive (Mason Core) | ||
| Topics in Folklore Studies | ||
| Business of Film and Television | ||
| Special Topics in Film and Video Studies | ||
| History of Computer Game Design | ||
| Music History in Society I | ||
| Music History in Society II | ||
| Music Administration and Management | ||
| Stage Management | ||
| World Stages (Mason Core) | ||
| Professional Presentation | ||
| Seminar on the Profession | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Note
The above courses may have prerequisites that must be met; see individual course descriptions for details. Courses not listed above may be considered case by case as approved by Program Director.