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Overview
The art management area of concentration blends studio art experiences with approaches for managing human, financial, and material resources connected to studio art. As a student pursuing this program, you will be introduced to the technical, conceptual, and communication skills necessary in the field of visual arts and understand the major traditions and place of visual arts in our culture. You will also focus on areas of knowledge related to the operation and control of businesses and nonprofit organizations.
The art management area of concentration is not an established major within a particular discipline at UMN Morris. Rather, this area of concentration was developed by studio art faculty and business and management faculty who selected the academic curriculum and course requirements for it. To declare an art management area of concentration as your major, please reach out to one of the faculty associated with art management.
Degree Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Core Courses
- ARTH 1111. Ancient to Medieval Art (4 credits) or
- ARTH 1121. Renaissance to Modern Art (4 credits)
- ARTS 1101. Studio Essentials: Observational Drawing (2 credits)
- ARTS 1103. Studio Essentials: Materials & Design (2 credits)
- ARTS 1104. Studio Essentials: Materials & Space (2 credits)
- ARTS 2601. The Artist in Studio and in Society (2 credits)
- ARTS 2602. Digital Fundamentals (2 credits)
- MGMT 2101. Principles of Accounting I (4 credits)
- MGMT 2102. Principles of Accounting II (2 credits)
- ECON 1101. Principles of Economics (4 credits)
- STAT 1601. Introduction to Statistics (4 credits)
- PHIL 2112. Professional Ethics (4 credits)
- CMR 1042. Public Speaking and Analysis (4 cr) or
Student Learning Outcomes
By completing a degree in art management, you will be able to
- demonstrate proficiency in a variety of technical skills, including understanding materials, processes, safe use of tools, and environmental stewardship;
- integrate formal, technical, and conceptual intentions within two-dimensional and three-dimensional art practice;
- critique and analyze your own artwork and the art of others;
- demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the major historical traditions and contemporary developments of art;
- apply, compare, and contrast different methods and approaches for managing financial, human, and material resources; and
- describe and identify the economic context for business and organizational decision-making.
Costs and Scholarships
Costs at a Glance
The University of Minnesota Morris is a national public liberal arts college committed to making a high-quality education available to students from across the country. Expenses for housing, meals, books and supplies, transportation, loan fees, and personal expenditures can vary.
Use our net price calculator to estimate your cost of attendance
Art Management Scholarships
Scholarships are a type of financial aid awarded to you and are often based on specific criteria, such as your major, GPA, or financial need.
Research and Engagement
Research Opportunities for Students
The Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) offers students an opportunity to present research plus scholarly and creative work. Types of presentations include posters, oral presentations, and short or abbreviated theatrical, dance, or musical performances.
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) provides University of Minnesota undergraduates from every college, major, and discipline, the opportunity to partner with a faculty member on research or creative projects.
The University of Minnesota Morris offers the Morris Academic Partnership (MAP) program, in which faculty select academically talented, qualified second-year and third-year students to assist them in scholarly and creative projects. Selected MAP students undertake assignments intended to enhance their intellectual competence and increase their interest in graduate or professional study.
Faculty
Jessica Larson
Discipline Coordinator, Studio Art
Curator of Edward J. and Helen Jane Morrison Gallery
