Training in cultural policy and management: international ... - Encatc

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The main objectives are to:
- acquire knowledge and fundamental skills to control administrative mechanisms and production in
the cultural field in legal, fiscal and social contexts and be able to enhance an organisation’s
development.
- be able to participate, under the guidance of the artistic director and the administrator, in
implementing the policy for communication and public relations of a live performance enterprise.
With its contents and methods of supervision of the trainees, this education is suited to young
employees in performing arts enterprises.
Project Management in the Performing Arts:
The main objective is to provide a neutral environment, free from the pressures of the professional
sphere, which allows identification of:
- the positioning of the project owner;
- the specifics of the project and its basis;
- the external perception of the project; and
- the strategies to optimise development in one’s own professional context.
The deadline for applications is ideally two months before the beginning of every training course.
Evaluation and assessment
Performing Arts Administrator:
Student performance is evaluated throughout participation in the programme, practical traineeship in
an organisation and a final paper/thesis. There will be also an evaluation of professional competence
by a jury on the basis of a case-study, an internship report and a presentation before the jury. The
latter consists of professionals from private and subsidised live performance companies as well as
from representatives of the Ministry of National Education and Culture.
Public Relations and Mass Communication in the Performing Arts:
Student performance is evaluated throughout participation in the programme, and a final
paper/thesis, together with:
- a case-study report on the public relations and communication for a specific period; and
- a presentation before a jury which consists of live performance professionals.
Exchange and Analysis of Professional Practices in Performing Arts Companies:
Student performance is evaluated throughout participation in the programme.
Production and Communication of Performing Arts:
Student performance is evaluated throughout participation in the programme and evaluation of their
professional skills on the basis of group work and an individual case study.
Project Management in the Performing Arts:
Student performance is evaluated throughout participation in the programme.
Lecturers
The number of teaching personnel is 43, 18 of whom are women. All are visiting. The persons
responsible for the study programmes are Programme Advisor Genevieve Abel and Education
Supervisor Clara Rousseau.
Entry requirements
Performing Arts Administrator ‘From the organisation to the stage’:
Applicants should have a university degree (BA level or equivalent) and at least 2 years of experience
in the area of live performing arts. They should also have knowledge of spreadsheet software and
data/word processing.
Public Relations and Mass Communication in the Performing Arts:
Applicants should have a university degree (BA level or equivalent) and a minimum of 2 years
experience in the area of performing arts.
Exchange and Analysis of Professional Practices in Performing Arts Companies:
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