Some of all of the following methods will be used:
- Lecture
- Class discussions
- Oral presentations
- Group projects
- Introduction, in-class assignment
- Thinking through the creative process: why do we do this?
- Organizing the creative process: how do we do this?
- Introduction to design for collaborative interdisciplinary work
- Management structures in non-profit and for-profit arts and entertainment organizations
- Human resource development: who does what and why?
- Financial management; budgets and schedules
- Touring, contracts and technical riders
- Media relations: marketing and promotion
- Facility management: front of house, box office and audience services
- Production and stage management: paper tech
- Production process: physical resources
- Architecture of performance
By the end of the course, students will have acquired the following:
- Discuss how performing arts organizations function and how production, distribution, and support of arts and cultural products intersect in the Canadian context;
- Set up and manage a performing arts organization and fund, market and present performances;
- Employ project management skills and apply analytical, quantitative, conceptual and problem-solving skills to the performing arts;
- Apply the managerial skills and knowledge of business practice required to work in the arts management field;
- Conduct research, and use and adapt information to specific project;
- Demonstrate understanding of the functioning of technical and design production elements;
- Communicate about their work in written form;
- Present their work effectively in group settings.
Typical Activities and Weighting (in %)
| Assignments: | 60% |
| Quizzes/Test: | 15% |
| Other: | 15% |
| Participation: | 10% |
| Total: | 100% |
Specify # of assignments: 4
Specify nature of participation: class discussions, oral presentations, group projects
Number of writing assignments: 4
Assignment 1 - Journal
Assignment 2 - Grant Application
Assignment 3 - Budget or Schedule
Assignment 4 - Technical Rider
This is a letter graded course. Passing grade is C.
Typical text(s) and resource materials (sample reading list):
Required – Campbell, Drew. Technical Theatre for Nontechnical People. New York. Current Edition.
Required – Bogart, Anne. and then you act, making art in an unpredictable world. New York. Current Edition.
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