244 courses
Cultural Pluralism in the U.S.
ACM-644 | 2 CR The course examines the histori-
cal development of multiculturalism and the social
context from which it grew. It demonstrates how many
organizations have responded to the call for greater
diversity, not only in what they produce and present,
but also in their employment practices, governance,
and role in their respective communities. Using guest
speakers and case studies, the course will also examine
trends in other parts of the world and the resulting arts/
cultural practices.
Art in the Urban Environment
ACM-645 | 2 CR Since the mid-1960s, the practice
of making art for and in the public realm has grown in
stature and importance. In the United States and most
industrialized nations, public art programs are managed
by a variety of not-for-profit and public sector agencies.
This course examines the development of this field and
looks at the management structures that have been
institutionalized to respond to the desire for community
inclusion in the decision-making process. It explores the
relationship between artists, communities, and society-
at-large within the urban environment.
External Relations for Nonprofit Mgrs
ACM-646 | 2 CR Operating in several different
public environments, managers of nonprofit organiza-
tions must deal with varied constituencies. This course
offers a guide to methods and techniques for handling
public relations, advocacy, crisis management, and
other external relations issues.
Finances/Financial Reporting
ACM-651 | 2 CR Financial literacy is the goal of this
course. Considering the limited resources available to
most arts/cultural administrators, it is imperative that
they are equipped with the analytical skills necessary
to stretch their contributed and earned dollars to the
maximum while protecting the integrity of the organiza-
tions programming and/or services. Participants will
become familiar with all aspects of nonprofit account-
ing theories and practices. Great attention and detail
will be focused on building budgets, both institutional
and project.
Directed Research
ACM-652 | 1 CR This course prepares students for
Thesis I and Thesis II. Emphasis is on refining methods
for gathering and analyzing information for preparing a
case study, proposal, or business plan.
Strategic Technology
ACM-654 | 2 CR With advances in computer
operating and communication systems, the workplace
has been redefined. Managers must be familiar with
the technological tools that enable them to optimize
their hardware and software. This course provides the
framework for assessing the needs of an organization
and equips the manager to articulate those needs in a
computer-literate way.
Capstone Research
ACM-661 | 1 CR This is the first course in the series
of three final project courses (ACM661, ACM 662, and
ACM 663). This course enables students to review and
critique organizational practices and current theories
and trends related to their choice of final project
topic. Through the use of qualitative and quantitative
methodologies, students will gain perspective on the
objective conditions of their chosen field. This knowl-
edge will be applied to refining their subjective original
contributions for their final capstone project.Capstone Prototype
ACM-662 | 1 CR This is the second course in a
series of three (ACM 661,662,663) for the final capstone
project. In Capstone Prototype the student develops
a miniature model of the final capstone project. The
final project is a business plan, a website, a festival, an
exhibition, or other. In Capstone Prototype the student
develops the written summary proposal of professional
quality necessary to win support from participants,
supporters, funders, or audience, establishing both the
social needs and the unique character of the project.
Prerequisites: take ACM-661.Capstone Project: Integration
ACM-663 | 2 CR This course is the capstone of
the Arts & Cultural Management program. Students
conduct original research, either through an internship,
as a consultant to a nonprofit organization, or via a case
study. Prerequisites: take ACM-662.Thesis I
ACM-664A | 2 CR This course is the capstone of the
Arts & Cultural Management program. Students conduct
original research, either through an internship, as a con-
sultant to a nonprofit organization, or via a case study.Thesis II
ACM-664B | 2 CR This course is the capstone of the
Arts & Cultural Management program. Students conduct
original research, either through an internship, as a con-
sultant to a nonprofit organization, or via a case study.Managerial Decision Making
ACM-671 | 1 CR In this course, students are
provided with a “tool box” of techniques to help them
evaluate alternatives and make informed managerial
decisions through the use of decision trees, basic game
theory, and break-even analysis.AD/Art & Design
Independent Study
AD-698 | 1–4 CR In this graduate course, work is
assigned on an individual basis under advisement by
a faculty member, and in consultation with the depart-
ment’s chairperson. This course provides graduate
students the opportunity to pursue a project that goes
beyond the curriculum or facilities. Prerequisites: take 9
credits; from Levels 500 600 700.ADE/Art & Design Education
Literacy and Language Acquisition in the
Classroom
ADE-506 | 1 CR Through reading a variety of texts
by educators and artists, students will develop an
understanding of language acquisition and literacy and
the ways in which literacy promotes learning. Working
with art projects designed by ADE faculty and students,
each class member will learn to integrate reading,
writing, listening, and speaking strategies into their art
lessons in ways that meaningfully support both the
NYSED visual arts and English language standards.Fieldwork in Art & Design
ADE-515A | 1–6 CR Research projects in art
and design are developed by students to combine
theoretical studies with field experiences. Chairperson
approval and attendance at a semi-monthly seminar
are required.Directed Research in ADE
ADE-517 | 2 CR Through this course, students
will be introduced to current art education research
methodologies. Qualitative methods will be examined,
including historical, ethnographic, case studies, surveys,
and art-based research models, along with the role of
the researcher in the process. The problems, issues, and
questions generated in the observations, fieldwork,
readings, studio practice, and related art education
coursework will be the source of the research projects.
Graduate students will develop a preliminary research
question.Student Teaching I: Saturday Art School
ADE-521 | 3 CR An introduction to teaching
practice that precedes formal student teaching in
the schools is provided in a laboratory situation. Each
student is responsible for the planning, teaching, and
evaluation of art lessons guided by the theory and
strategies presented in ADE-619. During a seminar
immediately following each class, common issues and
problems, both classroom and societal, are discussed.