In addition to Arts Management students, the course will be of value to other VPA students with an interest in issues of cultural theory and policy. VPA C15H Work Placements Students must complete two work placements which form an integral part of the program. Placements provide students with opportunities to develop specific skills and gain practical experience. Each placement is twelve to sixteen weeks in duration. Placements can commence in January, May and September.
Students receive remuneration for work terms.
A limited number of bursaries are available to offset costs for smaller arts organizations who might otherwise be unable to afford a student placement. The Cooperative Program in Arts Management provides students with a well-rounded liberal arts education, with a specialization in arts management. The Program prepares students for professional careers in arts or cultural management - in performing and exhibiting arts organizations, in arts service organizations, in government, in funding agencies and arts councils. Students earn a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Specialist Designation in Arts Management. The Advisory Council provides ongoing input to curriculum.