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Co-ordinator: S. Crawford (287-7114)
Supervisor: A. Stanbridge (287-7132)
The Co-operative Programme in Arts Management is
designed for students with an interest both in the arts and in
business or management, 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 for permanent
employment as arts managers, or for further studies in Arts Administration,
Business Administration, Museum Studies, Drama, Music, Art History
or Studio. For further information, see http://citd.scar.utoronto.ca/artsmgt/index.html
Admission to the Programme
Applicants may apply to the programme directly from secondary school or may apply as transfer students from college or university. The timing of work placements for students who receive transfer credit will depend upon the particular university courses completed. When applying, applicants must indicate the special code for this Scarborough programme on the Application For Admission To An Ontario University. Once the University of Toronto is notified of the application, candidates are sent an additional co-op application form to complete. To be considered for the first round of selection, applicants must return the co-op application by the following deadlines. Current OAC applications March 1; Applicants who applied on the 105 form April 1. Therefore it is essential that the applicants submit the initial OUAC application at least six weeks prior to these dates.
Enrolment in the programme is limited. Interviews
are normally held from March until May for students who pass the
initial screening. Admissions are granted on the basis of applicants'
academic performance, background in one or more of the arts, and
interest and potential ability in Arts Management. Facility in
another language and OAC accounting are highly desirable.
Fees
All students in a co-operative programme are required
to pay additional fees as established by the University.
This programme requires fifteen academic full-course
equivalents within a twenty-course degree and two work terms of
twelve to sixteen weeks each. Students complete six full-course
equivalents in (A), the arts management core programme, three
full-course equivalents in (B), the management field, and six
full-course equivalents from (C), the artistic field. In addition
extra credits are awarded for the work terms.
CONSULTATION WITH THE SUPERVISOR
OF STUDIES IS ESSENTIAL FOR ALL STUDENTS IN EACH YEAR OF THEIR
PROGRAMME. IN ADDITION ALL PROGRAMME AND COURSE CHANGES MUST BE
APPROVED BY THE SUPERVISOR OF STUDIES.
VPAC13H Strategic Planning in the Arts and Cultural Sector
VPAC14H Cultural Pluralism and the Arts II
VPAC15H Cultural Policy: National and International Perspectives
VPAD12H Senior Seminar in Arts Management
VPAD13H Art, Culture, and Policy
Six full-course equivalents (in addition to courses
listed in the Arts Management Core Programme) from one of the
following disciplines: Art History, Drama, Music, and Studio.
These courses should follow the requirements established for the
Major programme in your chosen artistic field.
Work terms
Work terms may begin in September, January, or May and students are normally eligible for a work placement after their second year of study. The places of work will vary widely according to availability and to a student's needs and abilities. Although the work placements are arranged by the co-ordinator of the Arts Management Programme, they must be won by students in competition with all applicants for the position.
Performance on work terms will be evaluated by both
employer and co-ordinator. Students must also submit at the end
of each work term a report which integrates knowledge gained during
the placement with academic study already completed (see COPC01H
below).
Eligibility for work placements
To compete for work placement a student must be in
good standing in the Programme and must have completed at least
ten full-course equivalents including:
- two full-course equivalents from the artistic field
- VPAA10H Introduction to Arts Management
- VPAA11H Workshop in Arts Management I
- VPAB11H Workshop in Arts Management II
- MGTA02Y Introduction to Management
Normally students return to their studies after each
work term, and must be registered in courses after the completion
of their last work term.
Standing in the programme
To maintain standing in the programme, to be eligible for work placement, and to receive specialist certification upon graduation a student must:
- maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.50
- receive a satisfactory evaluation for work term performance and work term reports
- complete a full course of study (at least two full-course equivalents and normally two and one-half) during each study term
- participate in special events and seminars arranged
by the co-ordinator.
Courses in the first two years of the programme
The first year of study should consist of VPAA10H, VPAA11H, one full-course equivalent from the artistic field, MGTA02Y, and further courses in the artistic or management field.
The second year of study should consist of five
full-course equivalents to include VPAB03H, VPAB05H, VPAB06H,
VPAB11H, and a balanced mixture of management and artistic courses.
An introduction to the theory and practice of arts management in Canada.
The course will examine the context of the arts in society in general and Canada in particular; the various elements of the cultural ecology in Canada, including arts organizations, government agencies; the history and current status of arts management as a professional discipline, and current issues and challenges facing the arts. The course will provide students in the Specialist (Co-operative) Programme in Arts Management with a broad overview of the field. It will also be of interest to students in other programs and disciplines interested in the arts and in management in the not for profit sector.
Exclusion: (VPAB10Y)
T.B.A.
An introduction to practical arts management skills.
This course is designed to supply students with the skills needed to function in the environment they encounter on work placements. Instruction is provided in the form of seminars and workshops given by practising members of the arts management profession. Topics to be covered may include arts marketing, development for arts managers, grant planning and writing, project management, and public programming.
Exclusion: (VPAB10Y)
Prerequisite: VPAA10H
See course description under the Specialist Programme
in Visual and Performing Arts.
See course description under the Specialist Programme
in Visual and Performing Arts.
See course description under the Specialist Programme
in Visual and Performing Arts.
A continuation of VPAA11H.
Prerequisite: VPAA11H
An introduction to financial management issues faced by managers in the arts and cultural sector.
The topics covered in the course 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 faced by these organizations.
Prerequisites: VPAA10H & VPAB11H
T.B.A.
The Arts Management Work Terms form an integral part
of the co-op curriculum. They are designed to provide a student
with practical experience in an appropriate setting, thereby enhancing
the student's academic studies and developing professional and
personal skills. To be eligible for a work term, a student must
be in good standing in the Programme and have completed ten full-course
equivalents. The work term report prepared by the student is a
vital component of each placement experience and is required for
graduation. Course credit of one half full-course equivalent is
earned for each twelve to sixteen week work period. Work term
credits are in addition to the twenty full-course degree requirements
and are graded on a Credit, No Credit system. There are no additional
course fees for work terms.
This course is designed to analyse the unique financial and environmental challenges that confront arts and cultural organizations, and to develop a strategic approach to dealing with these issues. Through case studies, seminars, and lectures, we will examine issues around such topics as artistic programming, production and distribution, human resource management, financial management, marketing and development, and governance in performing and exhibiting organizations and the cultural industries.
Exclusion: MGTC41H
Prerequisite: VPAB13H
T.B.A.
An examination of best practices in the management of the arts in a pluralist society.
This course explores past and present policies and practices of arts organizations and cultural support systems in Canada and the management policies and techniques that will enable them to maximize their responsiveness to cultural change and diversity.
Prerequisite: VPAB06H or permission of the instructor
T.B.A.
A survey of the structures and patterns of cultural policy and arts funding, both nationally and internationally.
The course will focus initially on the history and development of cultural policy in the Canadian context, and will explore current policy issues in Canadian art and culture. The course will also examine policy structures and issues in several other countries, including the United States, Great Britain, and Australia. The emphasis will be on an international comparative analysis of cultural policy and arts funding, exploring the strengths and weaknesses of particular policy and funding structures.
Exclusion: (VPAC10Y)
Prerequisite: VPAB05H
A synthesis of students' prior academic studies and applied co-op work experience as they prepare to enter the world of arts management.
This course is intended for Arts Management students who have completed at least one, preferably two work terms. Each student will give at least one seminar dealing with a chosen research project and/or their work term report from a placement. The course will also include a mentoring programme which links students to arts managers, and seminars by practising professionals in the arts and cultural sector.
Exclusion: (VPAD10Y)
Prerequisites: COPC01H (VPAC12H)
An exploration of current theoretical issues in cultural policy and arts management.
Drawing on a range of recent work in cultural studies, cultural policy studies, sociology, art history, and museum studies, this course will enable students to synthesize and develop their prior knowledge of cultural theory and cultural policy. Adopting a case study approach, the course will examine issues and controversies in both the performing and visual arts, addressing questions of cultural value, canon formation, cultural appropriation, and institutional policy.
In addition to Arts Management students, the course will be of value to other VPA students with an interest in issues of cultural theory and policy.
Exclusion: (VPAD10Y)
Prerequisite: VPAC15H
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