Study Guide

Objective

The student:

- Understands the principles of organising and planning a performing arts festival
- Understands the different types of performing arts festivals (e.g. international, local, thematic) and their purposes.
- Can plan and organise a festival programme based on thesis work such as: performances, workshops and events.
- Can coordinate and produce marketing materials and press information.
- Is able to reflect and discuss how artistic choices affect the festival experience for the audience and how economic decisions affect sustainability.
- Has an understanding of sustainability issues in the theatre industry

Content

Principles for planning and organising a performing arts festival
Different types of performing arts festivals and their objectives
Marketing and press information
Reflection on artistic choices and decisions

Qualifications

Cultural entrepreneurship
Stage production 1-4

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved requieres minimum grad 3
The student
-activelyparticipates in the course
-completes assignments independently and in a manner that showsinitiative
-hands in the required assignments on time
-understand the contence of the course of studies
-gathers information independently