The program is organized in 5 modules. The first 4 modules are dedicated to the traditional in-class learning, with extensive exposure to guest lectures, professional speakers and class discussions. The last module (the fifth) will be focused on the application of the skills developed in class and will include the development of an individual project or an internship in one of the host institutions.
Internship and final project
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The course aims at introducing participants to the consulting profession, with an emphasis on developing skills to support clients from arts and cultural organizations. Participants will learn about the typical phases of a consulting project, gain exposure to a variety of consulting techniques and methods, and improve their ability to present recommendations in a concise and interesting manner.
COURSE METHODOLOGY
The course will be a combination of lectures, case studies, guest presentations, and group discussions.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Gain knowledge of management consulting practices
• Improve ability to define key issues and challenges faced by non-profit and public sector organizations
• Develop a strategic thinking approach to enhance innovation and change management within organizations
• Learn, practice, and apply client engagement skills and project management techniques to actual clients as part of a field-consulting project
• Enhance presentation and public-speaking skills
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will have an overview of the different type of organizations working in the performing arts field together with discussing some issues and future trends in the production, distribution, and promotion of performing arts around the world.
COURSE METHODOLOGY
Frontal lectures will be intertwined with meetings with guest speakers, case study discussion, and off-campus visits.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Gaining a sound knowledge of how performing arts organizations work, focusing on the interplay between managerial and curatorial/artistic work
• Relevant insights into relevant issues and challenges that the performing arts community is facing
• Professional experience through field experiences designed to enhance the ability to move into the professional positions
Observing different cultural institutions engaged in the protection, enhancement and conservation of heritage and performing arts through a study tour to Beijing, knowing about its main cultural activities and visit to institutions. Students will interact with professionals and deepen their knowledge in the
Chinese cultural sector.
COURSE METHODOLOGY
The course will be a combination of lectures, field visits and guest presentations.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Gaining knowledge of management of heritage and performing arts management in China
• Understanding the main issues and opportunities in the Chinese market
• Gaining professional experience and perspective through field experiences designed to enhance the ability of taking up professional positions.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Observing different cultural institutions engaged in the protection, enhancement and conservation of Heritage (tangible and intangible), through contact with professionals and the guidance of the instructor; students will analyze the reality of management and administration of art from a different perspective; deeper and more conscious.
COURSE METHODOLOGY
The course will be a combination of lectures, case studies, field visits and guest presentations.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Gaining knowledge of management of cultural heritage
• Understanding the main issues and opportunities in the management of heritage
• Gaining professional experience and perspective through field experiences designed to enhance the ability of moving into professional positions.
