Music Production 1

Subject guarantor:

Borek JIŘÍK

Name of lecturer(s):

Borek JIŘÍK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Students are introduced to issues in arranging large music events, particularly in the areas of security for the audience and organizers, modern technological trends and standards and event production.

Mode of study:

Instructor's presentation supplemented by guest lecturers - experts in the issues. Part of instruction will be an excursion to the backstage area of performances by world-known musicians.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

No requirements.

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

This course is comprised of lectures on security at live events and the production of large music festivals and solo concerts with professional guests.

Recommended or required reading:

Ramsborg, G.C.; B Miller, D Breiter, BJ Reed & A Rushing (eds), Professional meeting management: Comprehensive strategies for meetings, conventions and events, 2008, 5th ed, Kendall/Hunt Publishing, Dubuque, Iowa. ISBN 0-7575-5212-9

Bowdin, Glenn; Johnny Allen, William O'Toole, Rob Harris, Ian McDonnell. Events Management (Events Management S.) ISBN 0-7506-6533-5

Goldblatt, Joe. Twenty-First Century Global Event Management (The Wiley Event Management Series) ISBN 0-471-39687-7

UK

http://www.hse.gov.uk/event-safety/index.htm

http://www.ilmc.com/24/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=73&Itemid=

http://www.crowdsafetymanagement.co.uk/

http://www.itb.co.uk/bookings

USA

http://eventsafetyalliance.org/

http://tourlinkconference.com/

DE

http://www.vplt.org/

http://pls.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/de/besucher/willkommen.html

http://www.reeperbahnfestival.com/

Evropa

http://festival.eurosonic-noorderslag.nl/en/

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Classes, workshops

Assessment methods and criteria:

Participation in 80% of instruction is required for the receipt of credit.

Course web page:

Note:

Further information:

Course may be repeated

Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Arts Management in English (M.A.) (compulsory subject)