Time Schedule:
Christine O'Connor
DRAMA 499
Seattle Campus
Class description
The course is designed to enable students to improve their skills in and understanding of the various issues and trends in performing arts management and finance. During the term, students will utilize readings, case studies, class discussions, in-class exercises and lectures by the instructor and guest speakers to examine and analyze: Provides an intensive introduction to core topics in arts management: Analyzing the relationship between arts organizations and community stakeholders Mission and artistic vision as tools for good management Financial structure, fiscal policy and budget management Governance and board development, roles, responsibilities and deployment Management models, artistic and administrative partnership Human resources management Labor/management relationships Strategic planning Earned and contributed income resource management Facility management and space issues
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Lectures, informal panels with local arts professionals, assigned and recommended readings, in-class exercises, and analyses of case studies. Please note that the required text for the course is "The Art of Governance," editors Nancy Roche and Jaan Whitehead, published by Theatre Communications Group, 2005.
Recommended preparation
Passion for the performing arts; attendance at class sessions; completion of readings and assignments; active participation in discussions.
Class assignments and grading
Analyses of case studies and situation scenarios, culminating in one major writing assignment, a couple of brief essay responses, and several in-class group projects.
Attendance and participation in class; completion of one written assignment(s); participation in in-class group workshop assignments.
