Master of Fine Arts - Theatre Management
The mission of the Theatre Management program is to help enhance the professional management of theatres and arts organization in America by developing future managers and leaders.
Students are provided practical training and hands-on experiences in a working educational theatre environment. Our goal is to graduate students with an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of producing and presenting theatre, as well as an understanding of management principles, personnel management, marketing and fund raising, event planning, finances, and knowledge of computer applications and use of technology in arts and cultural management.
The course work covers such areas as marketing, public relations and subscription sales campaigns, budget-making, fund raising, grant writing, proposal development, contracts, project management, research, corporate structure, resource management – facility, fiscal and HRM, managing and leading personnel, working with Boards of Directors and donors, and how to make effective public presentations.
Many of the seminar classes enroll arts administration students from other FSU programs in music, opera, visual arts and dance, arts education, and museum management. Classes include a broad perspective on the arts in America as well as the operating of an arts organization in today's business environment. A focus on the international issues of arts and culture management are also provided to the students.
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