Arts Management

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The subject provides Department of Alternative and Puppet Theatre

Contents

The course will equip students with practical knowledge of the arts and theatre production environment, with an emphasis on puppetry. During the blocks of seminars and by completing several assignements, students will be introduced to international financing, fundraising, and support opportunities for independent artistic work.

Seminar will guide students through the process of producing and managing a puppet theatre performance, from project planning to execution and promotion and foster professional networking skills, festival strategies, and international career planning.

Teaching programme:

Block 1: Strategic Planning and Producing (2 days)

Introduction to Cultural and Project Management (Project lifecycle: from idea to realization, Budgeting, scheduling, rights & contracts)

Team Building and Leadership in Creative Projects (Roles: director, producer, designer, technician, etc., Collaboration and delegation in international settings)

Visual and Technical Production (Puppetry-specific challenges in set, costume, and puppet making, Working with designers and technicians.

Planning Rehearsals and Managing Creative Time (Timeline creation, Balancing creative and managerial roles)

Block 2: Funding, Promotion and International Networks (2 days)

Financing Independent Projects (Grants (local, national, EU, international), Private funding: sponsorships, crowdfunding, Public institutions, partnerships)

Presenting Work Internationally (Festival strategy (mapping puppet festivals), Pitching your work: artist statements, videos, press kits.)

Residencies and Networking (International opportunities (residencies, mobility schemes),

Building sustainable networks)

Marketing and Communication (Building audience engagement, Social media, press, communication strategies

Learning outcomes

In the field of knowledge (K), the student:

*Understands basic concepts of project management and production in the performing arts, especially puppetry.

*Knows main sources of financing for artistic projects internationally and in Europe.

*Recognizes the structure and logic of festivals, residencies, and professional networks.

In the field of skills (S), the student:

*Can plan and budget a puppet theatre project.

*Can design a realistic production and rehearsal schedule.

*Can prepare a funding or festival application (including written pitch and technical details).

*Can effectively communicate their project to potential partners and audiences.

In the field of social competencies (C), the student:

*Works effectively in a team and assigns responsibilities.

*Communicates across cultures in international artistic contexts.

*Reflects on their own role as an artist-manager and develops self-management strategies.

Prerequisites and other requirements

Active work on a master thesis and final theatre performance

Literature

Chong, Derrick. Arts Management, Routledge, 2009.

Pick, John, Anderton, Malcolm. Arts Administration. Routledge, 1996.

Haydon, Christopher. The Art of the Artistic Director: Conversations with Leading Practitioners, Methuen Drama, 2017.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Homework Assignment (60%):

A short project dossier for their final performance including:

• Budget plan (template provided)
• Schedule of production & rehearsals
• Written concept/pitch (max 2 pages)
• Target presentation opportunity (e.g., festival or residency) with motivation

Participation in Seminar Blocks (40%):

Active involvement in discussions, teamwork exercises, and case studies.

Further information

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