Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Introduction to arts administration

Learn practical skills related to small-scale productions: defining the product; marketing; producing a press release; legal contracts; funding agencies; box office; production planning and more.

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Key course information

Dates
16/09/11 - 02/12/11

Day(s)
Fri

Duration
12 weeks

Time
18:30 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £174
Senior fee: £174

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
DP020*

Availability
This course has finished

No concessionary fees are available as the limit has been reached.

This course has finished

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drama@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2542

Course outline

What is the course about?

How to manage, administer and produce theatre, dance, music and art events.

What topics will we cover?

Money: funding, sponsorship, earned income, ticket sales, taxation, financial management and procedures, box offices and ticketing.
Project management
Marketing: strategy, artwork, working with print and press releases, websites, mobile content.
Law: contracts, licensing, copyright, employment and obligations, company formation, legal disputes.
Touring in the UK and overseas.
Production management.
The job market, cvs and application forms.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- have a basic but robust understanding of how an arts project is managed and administered.
- know the formal and legal parameters within which to produce an arts event in the UK.
- have some knowledge of the different kinds of funding available.
- understand project management, production management and tour management.
- understand the process of marketing an arts event, including working with print and press releases.
- produce cvs, fill in application forms and tackle the job market.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is an introductory course intended to be accessible to beginners. It may help you if you have some basic knowledge, perhaps from having been involved with community, student or amateur arts events.
In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:
• Listen actively and communicate clearly.
• Give and receive constructive feedback.
• Read and analyse scripts to find meaning and clarity.
• Take notes.
• Use numbers to recognise rhythm.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

By instruction, practical projects and one or two outside visits.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

There may be a small charge for the outside visit.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2542

drama@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in advice During term-time: Monday & Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 17.30 - 18.30 Non term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 Wednesday 17.30 - 18.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.