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Co-ordinator: S. Crawford (416-287-7114)
Supervisor: A. Stanbridge (416-287-7132)
The Co-operative Program 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 Program
Applicants may apply to the program 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 program on the Application For Admission To An Ontario University. Once the University of Toronto is notified of the application, candidates are sent information on how to download the co-op supplementary application from our admissions website. To be considered for the first round of selection, applicants must return the co-op supplementary form by March 1; the final deadline is April 1. Therefore it is essential that applicants submit the initial OUAC application at least six weeks prior to these dates.
Enrolment in the program 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 program are required
to pay additional fees as established by the University.
This program 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 program, three full-course
equivalents in (B), the management field, six full-course equivalents
from (C), the artistic field, and a further five full-course equivalents
chosen in conjunction with the program supervisor. The purpose
of the elective field is to allow students some flexibility in
shaping their degree program to their interests and future needs.
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 PROGRAM. IN ADDITION ALL PROGRAM AND COURSE CHANGES MUST BE APPROVED BY THE SUPERVISOR OF STUDIES.
VPAB14H Workshop in Arts Management II
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 Program) from one of the following
disciplines: Art History, Drama, Music, and Studio. These courses
should follow the requirements established for the Major program
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 Program, 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).Work term reports are due 2 weeks after a work term is
completed. Standing in the program, ability to proceed with second
placement and graduation will be jeopardized if deadlines are
not met.
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 Program 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.
Eligibility for work placements
To compete for work placement a student must be in
good standing in the Program and must have completed at least
ten full-course equivalents including:
- two full-course equivalents from the artistic field
- VPAA10H Introduction to Arts Management
- VPAB12H Workshop in Arts Management I
- VPAB14H 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 program
To maintain standing in the program, 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
During their first year, students will participate in a co-op tutorial. This is designed to prepare students for their work term experience and is crucial for ensuring that students get the most benefit from their co-op placement learning opportunities. The tutorial will cover a variety of topics that will help students to develop the skills and tools they require to secure placements that best match their interests. Students will gain insights into trends in the industry as well as research opportunities. The tutorial will consist of presentations, hands on activities and group exercises. This tutorial is in addition to the 20 full-course degree requirement. There are no additional fees associated with this tutorial.
Satisfactory participation in the tutorial is required
before students go on work terms.
Courses in the first two years of the program
The first year of study should consist of VPAA10H, VPAB12H or VPAB14H, one full-course equivalent from the artistic field, MGTA02Y, and further courses in the artistic management field or electives.
The second year of study should consist of five
full-course equivalents to include VPAB03H, VPAB05H, VPAB06H,
VPAB12H or VPAB14H, and a balanced mixture of management artistic
and elective courses.
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