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School of Communication Senior Seminar (398-0-3)

Topic

Arts Administration

Instructors

Kate Holst Test

Meeting Info

Wirtz 235 Seminar Room 1: Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

In this seminar, students interested in career opportunities in Arts Administration and management will learn about career paths across disciplines in both the non and for profit arts sectors including: festivals, dance, entertainment, music/orchestra, opera, museums/galleries and theatre. This course is designed as a culminating experience that will help students integrate and synthesize knowledge gained from coursework, internships/employment, research, personal experience, and co-curricular activities into portfolios that showcase a wide range of career readiness skills. Students will learn how to: research employers and jobs, organically and effectively network, write stand out resumes and cover letters, and reveal their best and authentic self in job interviews. The course actively engages SoC alumni, industry leaders and career professionals.

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.