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 majors at George Mason University, not just CVPA majors.
This minor has been designated as a "Workforce-Ready Minor," meaning it is aligned with at least one of Virginia's high-demand career fields and includes career-relevant assignments as well as the opportunity to earn academic credit through an internship.
Assistant Professor
MacKay (Director)
Adjunct Faculty
Harper, Sinagra
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor, and students must earn a minimum grade of C in all credits applied to the minor. For policies governing all university 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 | ||
| Special Topics in Arts Management | ||
| Total Credits | 2-3 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Professional Practices: Grant Writing in the Arts | ||
| Special Topics in Arts Management | ||
| Art Now | ||
| Visual Thinking | ||
| Aesthetics | ||
| Art as Social Action | ||
| Writing for Artists (Mason Core) | ||
| Writing and Rhetorical Criticism (Mason Core) | ||
| 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 | ||
| Special Topics in Film and Video Studies | ||
| History of Computer Game Design | ||
| Music History in Society I | ||
| Music History in Society II (Mason Core) | ||
| Foundations of Music Education | ||
| Production 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.