Degrees Offered:听Program Certificate
Program Begins:听Fall, Summer
Delivery Method:听On Campus
Phone:听701-224-2586
Email:听bsc.has@bismarckstate.edu
Description
Students seeking a pathway into such career fields as arts administration, nonprofit fund raising & development, or venue & talent management will benefit from the Applied Arts Certificate. This is one of three stackable certificates toward an AAS in Arts Entrepreneurship & Management. Introducing the basic aspects of music appreciation, drawing, painting, acting, and theatre arts, the Applied Arts Certificate will be a first step in forging a career in a variety of arts-related fields. Students will have a capstone course in a path of their choosing, where they will gain hands-on experiences in areas such as theatre, music, art, or arts management.
Preparation
Students interested in applied arts should be resourceful, flexible, creative problem solvers, interested in art, music, or theatre, and thirsty for life-long learning opportunities. Communication skills and interpersonal skills are crucial to a career in arts management. Previous experience studying music, theatre, or art is helpful.
Requirements
Students who complete the curriculum requirements receive a Program Certificate in Applied Arts, which can be stacked toward an associate's degree.
Career Opportunities
Career possibilities:听Live Event Coordinator,听Talent Booking Agent,听Retail/Wholesale Music Professional,听Private Teacher/Coach,听Arts Organization Administrator, and听Nonprofit Fundraiser
Additional Information
探花apphas partnerships with community arts organizations, including Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra, Bismarck-Mandan Civic Chorus, and Capital Shakespeare. Through these partnerships, 探花appstudents begin making connections with the community and establishing outside relationships well before they finish their program of study.