Venue Management in Performing Arts Spaces

Synopsis

EMT223 Venue Management in Performing Arts Spaces aims to provide students the foundations necessary to understand how to plan, support and manage performing arts spaces. The course covers areas such as strategic planning, programme planning, venue sales, managing operational resources and facilities management. In addition, students will be provided with an overview of the local arts industry.

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every July

Topics

Overview of the Performing Arts industry in Singapore
Commercial Business/Funding Model
Grant, Sponsorships, and Governance
Security Management
Building Services and Engineering
Types and Purposes of Performing Arts Venues
Venue Sales and Hire
Performing Space Operations (Production)
Front of House Operations (CX)
Customer Experience
Box Office Management (Ticketing)
Post-production Management

Learning Outcome

Describe and recognise a performing arts space
Analyse the performing arts industry in Singapore
Categorise and manage resources necessary for performances
Operate a performing arts facility
Schedule events within performing arts venues
Develop a business model for performing arts venues

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Venue Management in Performing Arts Spaces

Venue Management in Performing Arts Spaces (EMT223)

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