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

Profiles: Italy
PTA - Progetti Toscani Associati Soc. Coop. a r.l.
Borgo Albizi 15
Firenze I - 50122
Italy
Director: Maurizia Settembri
Phone: +39 055 2480515/2638365
Fax: +39 055 2479757
E-mail: fabbrica.europa@firenze.net
Web site: www.fabbricaeuropa.net
Background, orientation and purpose
Progetti Toscani Associati was established in 1989. It is a non-profit cooperative, with a staff of
professionals, cultural organisers and artists from the fields of performing and visual arts. The main
activities are: the conception and production of events and multidisciplinary projects; the organisation
of festivals and reviews focused on contemporary theatre, dance, music, visual arts, multimedia,
exhibitions and meetings; and the professional training of artists and cultural managers.
Programme(s) and qualification(s)
New technologies and networking for the development of the culture industry in Tuscany.
Training course in the development and management of online services for cultural enterprises.
Duration
12 months.
Content
The main objectives of the programme are effecting research into the cultural industry in Tuscany and
creating a knowledge network on a regional scale that will link cultural agents in all fields of
contemporary art. Connecting them with a dedicated web site (www.apic.it).
International/European dimension
PTA is a member of I.E.T.M. (Informal European Theatre Meeting) and European Network for
Contemporary Dance.
Special information
Students participate in meetings with groups of local cultural agents and in conferences organised
within the framework of the project.
Evaluation and assessment
Student performance is evaluated through examinations, papers, research and practical
work/internship.
Lecturers
The number of teaching personnel is 30-50 (depending on the course), of which 30-40 percent are
women. Five are permanent and the number of visiting staff depends on the course. The person
responsible for the training programme is Marina Bistolfi.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a secondary school certificate. Experience, good attitude and motivation are
also considered.
Student profile
Students are from Italy only.
Number of students admitted
The current number of students is 15.
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