Arts Management


Arts Management Programs

SPECIALIST PROGAM IN ARTS MANAGEMENT (ARTS)

Program Director: S.L. Helwig (416-287-7160) Email: arts-management-program-director@utsc.utoronto.ca

Arts Management is designed for students with an interest both in the arts and in the business of the arts, primarily from a not-for-profit perspective. It provides students with a solid grounding in the knowledge and skills necessary for fulfilling professional careers in producing, presenting and exhibiting organizations (theatres, opera companies, orchestras, dance companies, galleries, museums), arts councils, arts service organizations, government, and many other related areas, or for graduate studies in disciplines such as Arts Management, Cultural and Public Policy, and Museum or Curatorial Studies. For further information, see www.utsc.utoronto.ca/artsmanagement/

Program Admission: Enrolment in the program is limited and entry is competitive.
Admissions are granted on the basis of applicants' academic performance, background in one or more of the arts, and demonstrated interest and potential ability in Arts Management.

Program Requirements: Students complete seven full credits in the arts management core program, two full credits in the management field, and six to eight full credits from one or two related field(s), and must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Continuous consultation with the Program Director is strongly encouraged for all students in each year of their program.

  1. Arts Management Core Courses
    Students must complete seven full credits as follows:
    1. The following five full credits:
      VPAA10H3 Introduction to Arts Management
      VPAA12H3 Audience and Resource Development
      VPAA06H3 Visual and Performing Arts Management in the Digital Age
      VPAB05H3 Introduction to Contemporary Cultural Theory
      VPAB07H3 Equity & Diversity in Arts Organizations
      VPAB13H3 Financial Management for Arts Managers
      VPAB16H3 Managing and Leading in Cultural Organizations
      VPAC13H3 Planning and Project Management in the Arts and Cultural Sector
      VPAC15H3 Cultural Policy
      VPAD12H3 Senior Seminar in Arts Management
    2. One half credit from the following list:
      VPAC17H3 Arts Marketing
      VPAC18H3 Fundraising and Development in the Arts
    3. One half credit from the following list:
      VPAC19H3 Performing Arts Management: Principles and Practices
      VPAC20H3 Visual Arts Management: Principles and Practices
    4. One full credit from the following list:
      VPAB15H3  Arts Education and Outreach
      VPAC16H3 Legal and Human Resource Issues in Arts Management
      VPAC21H3  Special Topics in Arts Management I
      VPAC22H3  Special Topics in Arts Management II
      VPAD07H3 Agency & Pluralism in Social & Cultural Transformations
      VPAD14H3 Independent Studies in Arts Management
  2. Management Field of Study
    The following two full credits are required:
    1. MGTA03H3 Introduction to Management I
    2. MGTA04H3 Introduction to Management II
    3. Plus one additional full credit from Management or Economics (normally at the C level).

    Note: Arts Management students have access to the following Management courses via ROSI: MGTB23H3, MGTB29H3, MGTC33H3, MGTC44H3 & MGTD45H3. Arts Management students interested in other Management courses must approach the Arts Management Program Director before or very early in the enrolment period to discuss suitability and to request access. Prerequisite knowledge is required for these courses.
  3. Related Field(s) of Study
    Six to eight full credits, including at least one half credit at the C- or D-level, from one or two related fields of study. These courses must:
    1. Consist of six full credits of those credits required within the Major program in one of the artistic disciplines within Visual and Performing Arts (Art History, Music, Studio and Theatre & Performance Studies). Students choosing this option may wish to take one-two additional credits necessary to complete the Major program in place of unrelated elective courses.
      or
    2. Consist of the eight full credits required of two Minor programs, at least one of which must be in a Visual and Performing Arts artistic discipline.

The completion of a Major program in a chosen artistic field is particularly valuable for students contemplating graduate studies; additional areas of studies (offered by the double Minor option) may be valuable in certain fields of work and further studies.

Depending on the option chosen in 3 above (Related Field(s) of Study) students require a further three to five full credits in order to meet the Honours B.A. requirement of twenty credits. Arts Management students are encouraged to use these credits to take courses outside their area(s) of concentration in order to broaden their understanding of contemporary issues and their historical context, to enhance their communication skills and to fulfill the breadth requirements. Arts Management courses that are not chosen to fulfill requirements in 1b, 1c and 1d above may be taken as electives.

Courses in the first two years of the program
The first year of study would normally consist of five full credits (10 courses - five in each of two sessions) including VPAA10H3, VPAA12H3, MGTA03H3, MGTA04H3, at least three courses from the related field(s) of study (including HUMA01H3), and electives (preferably including HUMA02H3). The second year of study would normally consist of five full credits to include VPAB05H3,  VPAB16H3, possibly VPAB07H3 & VPAB13H3, and courses in the related field(s) of study.

SPECIALIST (CO-OPERATIVE) PROGRAM IN ARTS MANAGEMENT (ARTS)

Program Director: S.L. Helwig (416-287-7160) Email: arts-management-program-director@utsc.utoronto.ca
Co-op Contact: acmee@utsc.utoronto.ca
The Co-operative Program in Arts Management is designed for students with an interest both in the arts and in the business of the arts, primarily from a not-for-profit perspective, and normally requires four to five years to complete. It combines academic study in a wide variety of subjects with practical work experience, preparing students with a solid grounding in the knowledge and skills necessary for fulfilling professional careers in producing, presenting and exhibiting organizations (theatres, opera companies, orchestras, dance companies, galleries, museums), arts councils, arts service organizations, government, and many other related areas, or for graduate studies in disciplines such as Arts Management, Cultural and Public Policy, and Museum or Curatorial Studies. For further information, see www.utsc.utoronto.ca/artsmanagement/

For information related specifically to the co-op aspects of the Program, please contact acmee@utsc.utoronto.ca


Note: For information on the Co-operative Program in Humanities or the Management Programs which operate separately from the Specialist (Co-operative) Program in Arts Management, please see the Humanities and Social Sciences Co-operative Program or the Management sections of this Calendar respectively.


Program Admission: Enrolment in the program is limited and entry is competitive.
Admissions are granted on the basis of applicants' academic performance, background in one or more of the arts, and demonstrated interest and potential ability in Arts Management.

Program Requirements: Co-op students follow the course requirements specified above for the Specialist Program in Arts Management, plus additional orientation and preparatory activities and internships/work placements.

Courses in the first two years of the program
The first year of study would normally consist of five full credits (10 courses - five in each of two sessions) including VPAA10H3, VPAA12H3, MGTA03H3, MGTA04H3, at least three courses from the related field(s) of study (including HUMA01H3), and electives (preferably including HUMA02H3), plus additional co-op related activities. The second year of study would normally consist of five full credits to include VPAB05H3, VPAB16H3, possibly VPAB07H3 & VPAB13H3, and courses in the related field(s) of study, and additional co-op related activities in preparation for the first work placement.


Internships/Work Placements
Placements with arts and related organizations- where students can apply their learning in real-world situations- are an integral part of this Program.
To be eligible for their first placement, students must be in good standing in the Program (with a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average) and have completed at least 9.0 full credits including:

  • Two full credits from Art History, Music, Studio or Theatre & Performance Studies
  • VPAA10H3 Introduction to Arts Management
  • VPAA12H3 Audience and Resource Development [or (VPAB12H3) & (VPAB14H3)]
  • MGTA03H3 Introduction to Management I
  • MGTA04H3 Introduction to Management II


Students must also successfully complete required orientation and preparatory activities prior to their first placement. To be eligible for a subsequent placement, students must be in good standing in the Program (with a minimum 2.5 Cumulative Grade Point Average), and have successfully completed previous placement(s) with satisfactory evaluations from both the placement and faculty supervisors.

Arts Management Courses


VPAA06H3    Visual and Performing Arts Management in the Digital Age

An introduction to the use of computers in the visual and performing arts. Demonstrations, workshops and an introductory survey of applications and usage will illustrate current standards and consider future possibilities of the handling of information (including text, images, sound and data). Projects will allow opportunities for practical experience.
Exclusion: (CSCA02H3)
Recommended Preparation: VPAA10H3
Enrolment Limits: 40. Priority will be given to students in Arts Management, then other ACM programs (Arts, Culture & Media Programs) and Humanities and Social Sciences (Co-op)
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language

VPAA10H3    Introduction to Arts Management

An introduction to the theories and practices of arts management primarily within the not-for-profit sector. It is a general survey course that will introduce the broad context of arts in Canadian society and provide an overview of the artistic and administrative issues currently faced by the arts and cultural community.
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language

VPAA12H3    Audience and Resource Development

An introduction to the essential and interconnected areas of marketing and fundraising in the arts.
Prerequisite: VPAA10H3
Exclusion: (VPAB12H3), (VPAB14H3)
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language

VPAB05H3    Introduction to Contemporary Cultural Theory

An introduction to key concepts and issues in contemporary cultural theory. Emphasizes critical reading, thinking, and writing. Students will engage with a wide range of theoretical and methodological developments in the study of art and culture, including, cultural studies, feminism, and postmodernism.
Prerequisite: 4.0 credits, including VPAA10H3
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies

VPAB07H3    Equity and Diversity in Arts Organizations

The importance of equity and diversity within Canadian cultural values, and how these challenges are advanced within arts organizations. The development and use of critical tools to assess the values, principles and policies of arts organizations, and strategies aimed at changing these organizations so that they are non-discriminatory and inclusive.
Prerequisite: 4.0 full credits, including VPAA10H3
Exclusion: (VPAD06H3)
Recommended Preparation: VPAB05H3
Breadth Requirement: Social & Behavioural Sciences

VPAB13H3    Financial Management for Arts Managers

An introduction to financial management issues faced by arts and cultural managers.
The topics include an introduction to basic accounting concepts, financial statement preparation and analysis, internal control and management information systems, budgeting and programming, cash and resource management, and various tax-related issues.
Prerequisite: VPAA10H3
Exclusion: MGTB03H3
Recommended Preparation: VPAA12H3 or [(VPAB12H3) and (VPAB14H3)]
Breadth Requirement: Social & Behavioural Sciences

VPAB15H3    Arts Education and Outreach

An introduction to public programming, community arts, and education within the arts organization and beyond. This course will consider the practical and the broader historical, social and policy issues related to the relationship between arts programming and audiences.
Prerequisite: At least 4.0 credits including VPAA10H3
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies

VPAB16H3    Managing and Leading in Cultural Organizations

An introduction to the theories and practice of leadership, employee and volunteer management, and organizational behaviour as they apply to the not-for-profit arts sector. 
Prerequisite: VPAA10H3
Recommended Preparation: VPAA12H3 or [(VPAB12H3) or (VPAB14H3)]
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language

VPAC13H3    Planning and Project Management in the Arts and Cultural Sector

This course provides a broad foundation of project management and planning knowledge and skills. Topics such as project and special event management (including tours, festivals, etc.), and strategic and business planning (including entrepreneurship) will be discussed in the context of organizational processes.
Prerequisite: 8.0 credits including, VPAB13H3 & [VPAB16H3 or MGTB23H3]
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language

VPAC15H3    Cultural Policy

A survey of the principles, structures and patterns of cultural policy and arts funding, both nationally and internationally. The course will explore a wide range of cultural policy issues, addressing both the subsidized arts and cultural industries sectors, and exploring the strengths and weaknesses of particular policy approaches.
Prerequisite: 8.0 credits, including VPAA10H3 & VPAB05H3
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language

VPAC16H3    Legal and Human Resources Issues in Arts Management

This course is a study of legal and practical human resource issues from an arts management perspective. Topics will include copyright, freedom of expression, censorship, and issues related to labour relations and contracts in the cultural sector.
Prerequisite: 8.0 credits including VPAA10H3
Enrolment Limits: 30
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language

VPAC17H3    Arts Marketing

An advanced study of marketing within the arts and cultural sector. This course facilitates a sophisticated understanding of the knowledge and skills required for an arts manager to be responsive to varied market groups and changing market environments and successfully bring art and audiences together.
Prerequisite: VPAA10H3 & [VPAA12H3 or (VPAB12H3)]
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language

VPAC18H3    Fundraising and Development in the Arts

An advanced study of fundraising and resource development within the arts and cultural sector. This course facilitates a sophisticated understanding of the knowledge and skills required for an arts manager to develop and increase contributed revenue to support the artistic mission of cultural organizations.
Prerequisite: VPAA10H3 & [[VPAA12H3 & VPAB16H3] or (VPAB14H3)]
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language

VPAC19H3    Performing Arts Management: Principles and Practices

An advanced investigation of arts management practice within theatre, music and other live performing arts organizations. This course will allow students to develop discipline-specific knowledge and skills and apply foundational knowledge to an understanding of the unique needs of this sector.
Prerequisite: VPAA10H3 & at least 2 full credits in Music or Theatre and Performance Studies & VPAA12H3
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language

VPAC20H3    Visual Arts Management: Principles and Practices

An advanced investigation of arts management practice within Canadian art galleries, museums and heritage institutions. This course will allow students to build on foundational studies and develop discipline-specific knowledge and skills through experiential methods and objective study.
Prerequisite: VPAA10H3 & at least 2 full credits in Studio or Art History & [VPAA12H3 or enrolment in Curatorial Studies].
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language

VPAC21H3    Special Topics in Arts Management I

Special topics for intensive practical, theoretical and/or experiential study of some specific aspects of Arts Management. The topic(s) to be explored in this course will change from session to session.
Prerequisite: 10.0 credits, including VPAA10H3, VPAA12H3, and VPAB16H3.
Exclusion: (VPAD13H3)
Enrolment Limits: 25
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language

VPAC22H3    Special Topics in Arts Management II

Special topics for intensive practical, theoretical and/or experiential study of some specific aspects of Arts Management. The topic(s) to be explored in this course will change from session to session.
Prerequisite: 10.0 credits, including VPAA10H3, VPAA12H3, and VPAB16H3
Enrolment Limits: 25
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language

VPAD12H3    Senior Seminar in Arts Management

A capstone course providing the opportunity for students to reflect on and synthesize the knowledge and skills gained in previous courses and related experiences.
Prerequisite: At least 16.0 full credits including VPAC13H3.

VPAD14H3    Independent Studies in Arts Management

A directed research and/or project-oriented course for students who have demonstrated a high level of academic maturity and competence. Qualified students will have the opportunity to investigate an area of interest to both student and the Director in traditional or emerging subjects related to the field of Arts Management.
Prerequisite: At least 1 full credit in Arts Management at the C-level. Written consent and approval of a formal proposal in the approved format must be obtained from the supervising instructor and Program Director by the last date of classes in the previous academic session.
Exclusion: MGTD80H3
Enrolment Limits: 6