Spring 2012 Credit Courses: Arts Management

Certificate Program in Arts Management (credit and noncredit)

Fundraising and Development in the Arts
An exploration of fundraising and development for nonprofit arts organizations, including donor cultivation, prospect research, proposal development, annual fundraising campaigns, special events, corporate support and sponsorship, and Internet-based fundraising. Students also examine the history of U.S. arts and cultural philanthropy. Guest speakers and case studies give students an opportunity to apply concepts and techniques to real-world arts organizations.
Note: Not recommended for students who have taken CSS/AWR 3010, Understanding and Writing Grants. This course is 100% online; please visit www.purchase.edu/online for details.
Prerequisite: CAM/AMG 1100 or permission of instructor
CAM3100.45 / 4 credits
CAM9100.45 / noncredit option / $595
Elizabeth Edelson
Jan. 25–May 15

Arts and Entertainment Law
An introduction to fundamental legal and business concepts that affect artists and arts managers, with emphasis on copyright protection and infringement. Students study and analyze artist agreements, amendment protections for symbolic and literal speech and the limits to those protections, the basics of contract law and statutory protection for artists, and the terms and nature of business relationships, plus other important areas of the law that affect the arts community.
Note: This course is 100% online; please visit www.purchase.edu/online for details.
CAM3170.45 / 4 credits
CAM9170.45 / noncredit option / $595
Lawrence Berglas
Jan. 25–May 15

Internship in Arts Management
This internship provides students with practical experience in the field, a professional résumé credit, and the opportunity to assess their future career potential in visual, media, or performing arts management. A minimum of 112.5 on-site internship hours and an academic project (defined by the faculty sponsor) are required. Students must be enrolled in the arts management certificate program.
Note: Before registering, nonmatriculated Continuing Education students must: (a) schedule an in-person or phone appointment with the certificate advisor in the School of Liberal Studies & Continuing Education—call (914) 251-6500 to schedule an appointment; (b) research and secure their sponsoring organization; and (c) complete a learning contract.
Prerequisite: CAM/AMG 1100 or CSS 3510; CAM/AMG or CSS 3520; and permission of instructor
CAM3981.30 / 3 credits
To be announced
Mon.–Thurs., by appt.
Jan. 25–May 15

Posted Oct. 25, 2011

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