Description
The Advanced Diploma in Arts Management is a 1-year course designed to develop students’ practice and deepen their understanding of the contexts, theories, principles and trends in the creative industries. By developing in students an understanding and appreciation of the arts, and the range of skills necessary to manage cultural resources – both human and material – this course prepares them to work in a diversity of arts and entertainment environments, ranging from large organizations and government departments to self-employment in the arts.
Through experiential learning with industry experts, tutors and peers, students will engage with theoretical and practical debates surrounding different aspects of arts and cultural management, such as audience development, access, finance, cultural policy, cultural production, digital practices and international collaboration. Students will learn the importance of creativity and management, given the increasing global competition as well as the opportunities and challenges posed by new technologies. Here, students will also have the opportunity to engage with tutors and peers from across disciplines and work collaboratively to conceptualize and execute events, exhibitions and productions.
As a career-focused training programme, this course offers a placement component where students have the opportunity to work on their own interest within a cultural organization – such as museums, concert venues, theatres, art studios, film sets, and post-production houses – locally and/or internationally. This time in the industry provides valuable professional insights, experiences and networks that will help them prepare for their future careers.
Alongside this will be visits to galleries, studios, museums, theatre venues and guest lectures covering a range of topics concerning the creative and entertainment sectors. Speakers include producers, festival directors, curators, theatre-makers, creative technologists, as well as policy-makers and cultural entrepreneurs. of arts and culture.
Level Award
Advanced Diploma
Career Pathways
Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to progress to the Bachelor Degree Level
Or
- Artists Managers and Liaison
- Arts Programming
- Arts Administration and Management
- Arts Education and Community Engagement
- Arts Marketing and Sponsorship
- Events and Venue Management
- Events and Production Coordination
- Public and International Relations
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years old
- Minimum of two ‘A’ Level subject passes (not including General Paper) or their equivalent; OR
- Diploma in Arts Management awarded by Capital College of the Arts, Management and Technology (CCAMT); AND
- The student will need to submit a statement of purpose and pass an interview.
- Other qualifications which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Minimum English proficiency requirements
English Proficiency Requirements
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (500–800 WORDS)
The student will need to describe his/her interest, involvement and experience in the arts. Arts experience can include work done with arts organisations or events such as film, design, performance, festivals, exhibitions. These can also be events you attended or student projects that you worked on.
INTERVIEW
The student will need to participate in a dialogue in relation to the submitted statement of purpose – What are your motivations for choosing this course? Share your interest, influence and aspiration. What do you hope to achieve in this programme? You should also share how this programme might prepare you for your future career path.
Course Structure
- The Arts and Cultural Landscape
- Principles of Arts Management
- Professional Practice and Project
- Critical Thinking, Communication and Research
- Industry and Career
Teacher-Student Ratio
- Tutorial 1:25
- Lectural 1:80
Graduation Requirements:
- Attendance requirement
- Module Grade: minimum 50% for each module.
DURATION
12 Months – 2 semesters (full-time)
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Fees
Total Tuition Fees: SGD$15,800 (subjected to 9% GST)
excluding non-tuition fees and miscellaneous fees
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