AEAH 5777 - Politics and Advocacy I

3 hours

Introduces students to the importance of effective advocacy and political action in relation to the arts with a focus on the local level, e.g., local arts agencies, school boards and city government. Students examine important issues in the arts and arts education worthy of advocacy and political action at this level; review the literature, print and electronic, related to advocacy and political action; and identify exemplary advocacy efforts in the arts and arts education by local groups. Students develop skills in identifying and analyzing issues and public policy in the arts, understanding constituencies with whom advocates must work and developing advocacy plans.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate program in art education or consent of instructor.