School of Communication Senior Seminar (398-0-1)
Topic
Arts Administration
Instructors
Barbara A Butts
847/491-3121
1949 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL
Office Hours: As posted
Meeting Info
Wirtz 240 Seminar Room 2: Fri 2:00PM - 3:20PM
Overview of class
In this seminar, students interested in the operational and business aspects of arts and cultural organizations will learn about careers in festival management, marketing, producing, artistic development, audience engagement, stage management and grant writing. SoC career professionals, faculty, alumni, and industry leaders will draw from their areas of expertise to guide students' exploration of these areas of interest. The course is designed as a culminating experience that will help students adapt knowledge gained from coursework, internships/employment, research, personal experience, and co-curricular activities into portfolios that that highlight their accomplishments, skills, and qualifications.
Registration Requirements
Enrollment is restricted to SoC undergraduate juniors and seniors.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 1.Construct a dynamic portfolio of projects, career documents, research, performances, or clinical experiences representing the span and culmination of their undergraduate education. 2.Articulate knowledge of industry trends thus enabling them to demonstrate career readiness, professionalism, and to differentiate themselves from the competition. 3.Design an action plan to pursue either full time employment or graduate level education.
Teaching Method
Workshops, interactive lecture/demonstration; active learning.
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: PreReq: Reserved for SoC Juniors and Seniors only.
PreReq: Reserved for SoC Juniors and Seniors only.