{"id":656,"date":"2026-05-12T20:09:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T20:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/academics\/?post_type=uwsp_programs&#038;p=656"},"modified":"2026-05-27T19:59:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T19:59:34","slug":"arts-entertainment-and-media-management","status":"publish","type":"uwsp_programs","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/arts-entertainment-and-media-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Arts, Entertainment and Media Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COMBINE YOUR BUSINESS SKILLS WITH A LOVE FOR THE ARTS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The arts, entertainment and management program, which was established in 1988, is the oldest undergraduate program of its kind in the state. It was recently ranked top in the state, fourth in the Midwest and in the top 25 in the nation on niche.com. Arts, entertainment and media management combines skills in business, communication and the arts to promote all facets of the arts.&nbsp;Unlike other programs in the Department of Theatre and Dance, this program requires no audition or interview for admission.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards gold-hex blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17786015009465825\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">WHY STUDY ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA MANAGEMENT AT UW-STEVENS POINT?<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Arts, Entertainment and Media Management combines skills in business, communication and the arts to promote all facets of the arts. Arts managers are responsible for financing and marketing, developing programs, managing facilities, writing grants, and managing personnel to support artists and arts agencies.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/0.-ARTS-MANAGEMENT-SAMPLE-GRAD-PLAN-6-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Sample Graduation Plan <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-and-career-advising-center\/\" target=\"_blank\">Academic and Career Advising <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/admissions-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\">Scholarships and Aid <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-twoimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/Intern-Photo-1-scaled.jpeg)\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/Intern-Photo-4-scaled.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard1779204717239613\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Major Pairings<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Arts, Entertainment and Media Management pairs well with an array of programs to expand your career options. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Theatre Majors<\/li>\n<li>Art Majors<\/li>\n<li>Dance Majors<\/li>\n<li>Music Majors<\/li>\n<li>Business and Marketing<\/li>\n<li>World Languages<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/Arts-Management-Speaker.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17786015018809375\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">COFAC Alumni<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p><span style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Libre Franklin', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">\u200bWhether you are a recent graduate or a longtime alum, you can make an important difference for today\u2019s students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. By volunteering to share your story, your network, your career advice, and your successes, you can help guide students through the start of their professional lives as they discover their purpose. You are a vital part of our Pointer family, and we look forward to hearing from you!<\/span><\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"mailto:cofac@uwsp.edu\" target=\"_self\">Learn More and Volunteer for Point-To-Point Connections <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSchr-Dap1m6DGLHen2HyCl1F4CK6KVMQQHxZ2cgk3MIeaTTww\/viewform?usp=header\" target=\"_self\">Share your Professional Placements with us! <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/11\/NEW-ALUMNI-GRAPHIC2-scaled-1.png)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT TO EXPECT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With this major, you will explore the interrelationship of the arts, communication skills, and business constraints that apply to the financing, producing, promoting, and marketing of the arts. In addition to artistic and cultural values, you will learn practical skills of organizational development, public relations, marketing and leadership in the arts. Combine your business skills with a love for the arts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UW-Stevens Point&nbsp;offers a wide range of media opportunities on campus for students to become involved with.&nbsp;&nbsp;Arts, Entertainment and Media Management student&nbsp;opportunities&nbsp;include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student Art League (SAL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Association of Art Historians and Scholars (AAHS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carlsten Gallery Student Advisory Committee (CGSAC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sculpt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/sptv\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pointer Studios student television<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stuorgs.uwsp.edu\/prssa\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thepointeruwsp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Pointer student newspaper<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Students also have the opportunity to participate in a number of fraternities, honorary societies, and clubs at UWSP. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/home_login\">UW-Stevens Point Information Network (SPIN)<\/a> for more information or to find a group, join an organization, sign up for an event, volunteer, get around campus, access campus resources and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Internships are required for arts, entertainment and media management majors. Each student must complete two, two-credit internships and a 12-credit externship. Internships typically are done locally and might include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Local Fundraisers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-design-and-communication\/carlsten-art-gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edna Carlsten Art Gallery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevenspointarea.com\/\">Local Art Centers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theatre and Dance companies&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Externships are completed while working full-time for an arts organization typically outside of Stevens Point.&nbsp;Students also may elect to complete this requirement through UW-Stevens Point\u2019s London externship program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Upon graduating, our students find career placement in positions including:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arts Coordinator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arts Administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manager of Bookings and Contracts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Film and Arts Coordinator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stage Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gifts\/Fundraising Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Museum Educator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Casting Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Arts Assistant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/arts, entertainment and media management  This program is administered by the area of Arts Management in the School of Performing Arts.\">arts, entertainment and media management (BA)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This&nbsp;program is administered by the area of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/departments\/ARTSMANG\/overview\">Arts, Entertainment and Media Management<\/a>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/departments\/SPA\/overview\">School of Performing&nbsp;Arts<\/a> and consists of <strong>52-60 credits<\/strong> (depending on language placement).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/programs\/ARTM-MN\">ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA MANAGEMENT MINOR<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We also offer a minor consisting of <strong>20 credits<\/strong> administered by the area of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/departments\/ARTSMANG\/overview\">Arts, Entertainment and Media&nbsp;Management<\/a>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/departments\/SPA\/overview\">School of Performing&nbsp;Arts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The minor is available only to students majoring in Art, Media Studies, Dance, Interior Architecture, Music, or Theatre. If you are interested in declaring an&nbsp;arts, entertainment and media&nbsp;management&nbsp;minor, you must meet with Jim O\u2019Connell or the Department of Theatre and Dance to make an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within this interdisciplinary&nbsp;minor, you will explore the interrelationships of formal and informal structures needed for financing, producing, promoting, and marketing of the&nbsp;arts. Even if you intend to become a practicing artist, this course of study will expose you to skills you will need to make a successful career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MEET YOUR FACULTY AND STAFF<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UW-Stevens Point faculty members are\u00a0accessible and happy to help majors get the most out of their educational experience.\u00a0Our experienced faculty integrates\u00a0acting, voice and movement into a rigorous professional training program. They have directed and performed nationally and internationally throughout their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profiles\/?position_types%5B%5D=Faculty&amp;position_types%5B%5D=Staff&amp;department_ids%5B%5D=11&amp;search=&amp;page_size=12\" target=\"_blank\">Meet the entire Theatre &amp; Dance Faculty and Staff <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-47\"\n     data-profile=\"47\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Jim O&#8217;Connell\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/cofac-arts-management-oconnell-jim@2x-scaled-1.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Jim O&#8217;Connell\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Jim O&#8217;Connell<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Associate Professor &#8211; Arts Management<\/li>\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Arts Management Coordinator<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>158 Noel Fine Arts Center<\/div>\n                          <div><a href=\"mailto:jim.o&#039;connell@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Jim O&#8217;Connell\">jim.o&#039;connell@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/jim-oconnell\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Jim O&#8217;Connell\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-25\"\n     data-profile=\"25\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Michael Estanich\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/COFAC-dance-estanich-michael.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Michael Estanich\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Michael Estanich<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Department Chair &#8211; Theatre and Dance<\/li>\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Professor &#8211; Dance<\/li>\n                    <li class=\"card-title-more\">\n          [ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/michael-estanich\/\" role=\"button\"\n               title=\"View More Titles for Michael Estanich\"> More&#8230; <\/a> ]\n        <\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>161 Noel Fine Arts Center<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-2500\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Michael Estanich\">715-346-2500<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:michael.estanich@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Michael Estanich\">michael.estanich@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/michael-estanich\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Michael Estanich\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">accreditation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/AAAE-512x121-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-657\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4.231884057971015;width:284px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/AAAE-512x121-1.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/AAAE-512x121-1-300x71.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Association of Arts Administration Educators<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>UW-Stevens Point Department of Theatre &amp; Dance is a proud member of the Association of Arts Administration Educators (AAAE). AAAE advances an inclusive, equitable, and resilient environment for the arts by supporting arts administration education faculty and programs and serving as a hub for knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow AAAE on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/artsadmineducators\">Facebook<\/a>, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to keep up-to-date with what is current in the Arts Administration profession!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School of Performing Arts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Department of Theatre &amp; Dance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UW-Stevens Point offers five theatre and dance degree tracks, including three highly competitive conservatory-styled BFA programs in Musical Theatre, Acting, and Design and Technology. In addition, we offer two liberal arts degrees: the BA Dance major and minor, with coursework in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and theoretical studies, and the BA Drama major, which allows students to study multiple focused areas such as playwriting, dramaturgy, directing, design, and acting. These excellent academic and production programs have established UW-Stevens Point as a primary undergraduate center in Wisconsin for students interested in the performing arts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 200px; --carousel-height: 200px; --carousel-visible-cards: 4;\" class=\"program-carousel-container is-height-constrained wp-block-uwsp-programs-program-carousel\" data-visible-cards=\"4\" data-interval=\"8000\">\n\t<div class=\"program-carousel-viewport\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-track\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/acting-drama-performance\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Acting-1-768x512.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 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