AEAH 5778 - Politics and Advocacy II

3 hours (0;0;3)

Builds on Politics and Advocacy I, continuing to involve students in effective advocacy and political action in relation to the arts with an emphasis on state and federal groups. Students continue to examine important issues in the arts and arts education, especially those with a state or national focus that are worthy of advocacy and political action. Students review the literature, print and electronic, related to advocacy and political action at the state and national levels and identify exemplary advocacy efforts in the arts and arts education by state and national groups. Students develop skills in tracking legislation, identifying and analyzing issues and public policy in the arts, understanding constituencies with whom advocates must work, grant writing, and developing advocacy plans and accompanying tool kits.

Prerequisite(s): AEAH 5777 or consent of instructor.