Among the necessary skills and conceptual knowledge identified:
While many of these skills can be nurtured in university settings, greater sustained student involvement in the
community was identified as critical to honing these skills, as well as mentorships, arts job shadowing, and
systematic attendance at arts events in the community.
Specific research, curricular, andprogram suggestions:
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Technological skills and the ability to learn new
technologies quickly
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Projectmanagement
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Collaboration skills
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Work ethic and resilience
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Self-employment/entrepreneurial skills (product
pricing,marketing, accounting, taxes, etc.)
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Experiencemounting exhibits or performances
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Discipline-specificwriting skills (e.g., grant writing,
press releases)
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Practical experience in students’ fields of study
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Media literacy
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Standardproductivity tools including spreadsheets
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Understanding arts institutions – for what they are
set up, andwhy
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Ability to accept feedback constructively
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The green economy
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Brewing (science andbusiness)
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Business doublemajorswith fine arts, humanities,
andmusic
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Specialized (possiblymandated) business and
leadership courses for arts students
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Incorporationof apublicpresentation component
into all programs
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More artist-in-residenceprograms
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Directing as internship in community theatre
summer programs
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More courses involving collaborationwith
business students
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Graphicdesign
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Advertising andmarketing
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Entrepreneurial “career shift” programs for people
over 40
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Cultural diversity
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Exchangeprograms throughwhich students can
experience arts scenes indifferent communities,
bringingback ideas and approaches
Report onCommunityConsultations:Winter 2017
