Duration: 3 Years

Awards:
Diploma (at Level 2)
BA(Hons) (at Level 3)

Arts Management is an emerging field that will increasingly shape the practice and consumption of arts into the 21st century, informed by innovation, economics and culture, and supported by a burgeoning government-led arts infrastructure. As such, trained arts managers and administrators are needed to guide this growth, as we enter the next phase of becoming a multi-dimensional creative hub for the region and beyond.

The Arts Management programme is a rigorous one, with a distinctive focus on practice, research, business and history. Students will receive comprehensive exposure to art theory, dance, music and theatre, and gain the sensibility to excel as global arts managers. This new generation of managers will then be able to demonstrate social responsibility and employ entrepreneurial strategies in managing creative output, merging art with a knack for business and policy.

The programme provides an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on imparting knowledge and understanding about the artistic and business environments of the creative and cultural industries. In achieving this, students undertake study centered around four key pillars: Professional Practice (Visual and Performing Arts Management Practice), Business of the Creative Enterprise, History and Contextual Studies, and Research and Communications Skills. Emphasis is also placed on personal motivation and development of character.

Level One establishes the programme’s methodological and practical base, presenting the different disciplines and theoretical approaches needed for the study of arts management, including the basics of marketing, finance and human resource. Level Two expands on the knowledge acquired, and introduces a study of aesthetics, art theory, contemporary critical theory and analysis. Enterprise teaching commences with more advanced modules on leadership, accounting and artist management. Level Three continues students’ development, translating skills, techniques and an understanding of arts management into increasingly professional terms. A critical element in this level is an internship with an arts organisation, where students can gain industry experience.

Teaching Methods: You will learn through lectures, workshops, tutorials and seminars. There will be regular guest lectures by industry practitioners who will bring valuable experience and advice. You will participate in class presentations, complete written assignments, and put together a research project.

Entry Requirements: You need to meet the minimum academic requirements and are required to attend an interview. Please refer to entry requirements for more details.