AAD 499 - INTERNSHIP IN ARTS ADMINISTRATION

College of Fine Arts

Credit(s): 1 - 12 (Variable)

The Arts Administration internship experience provides each the student the opportunity to explore specific career interests in the arts while applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in a work setting with the support of both an on-site supervisor and a faculty advisor. The primary goals of an arts administration internship include 1) acquiring first-hand knowledge about the field of arts administration; 2) exploring new professional activities and relationships; 3) applying classroom knowledge and skills to the work environment; 4) experiencing problems and contributing to solutions in the field; 5) learning by doing; and 6) building professional networks. Internships also aid students in identifying which skills need more development prior to graduation. One credit hour is equal to 50 work hours. This is a controlled enrollment course and a completed Learning Contract is required.

Prereq: AAD 299; Major status in Arts Administration; Controlled Enrollment; Learning Contract Required.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.