Festival Management

Programme Description

THIS PROGRAMME HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO MEET THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF THOSE WISHING TO DEVELOP A MANAGEMENT ROLE IN THE ARTS AND CULTURAL SECTORS.

Each award focuses on different aspects of arts and cultural management, which is reflected in the combination of modules within each award. The programme was developed in co-operation with key national cultural agencies and other bodies with a strategic interest in the development of the arts and cultural sectors across Scotland and there are strong practical links between the cultural management programme and many local and national organisations in the cultural industry sector.

This course will provide you with knowledge of the current issues in the production of festivals. On completion you will be able to demonstrate an ability to analyse and understand issues as well as implement the policies underlying the production, programming and management of festivals. The modules are:

* Introduction to the cultural sector
* People management, governance and law
* Research methods for business
* Festivals
* Strategic management and policy
* Finance and fundraising
* Arts marketing and public relations
* Placement or independent study

There will be a dissertation or project module to attain the full MA.