MUSC 4950 Arts Administration Internship in Music I

This course will provide students with the opportunity to gain practical experience by assisting in the administration of one or more performance venues. Students will work directly with the organizational leadership of the venue in concert series development, artist contract negotiations, audience development, budgets, and other areas based on the interests of the students and the needs of the organization, under the supervision of a member of the music faculty.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

Consent of Conservatory director.

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: fall day, spring day

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Work on the site of a sponsoring organization professionally under the supervision of a site manager.
2. Keep a journal of activities pertinent to the projects assigned.
3. Keep accurate records pertinent to the projects assigned.
4. Be reflective and self-aware of weaknesses and strengths through clear writing in daily/weekly journals and a final paper which summarizes the total internship experience in terms of anticipated and unanticipated learning outcomes in their practical performance.