Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Tutorial
Module Offerings
7502IAB-SEP-PAR
Aims
The module is designed to provide the student with the critical skills, knowledge and ability necessary to enable them to function as an independent entrepreneurial producer and organizer of theatre and events.
The module aims to provide both an understanding of pragmatic and practical managerial and organisational skill and alternative perspectives on the creation and development of theatre, performances and events.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Reflect upon, elucidate and demonstrate a critical and practical engagement with the key personal and professional attributes required of the theatre and performance entrepreneur
2.
Reflect upon, elucidate and demonstrate a clear and critically informed understanding of the discrete elements of the producing process of theatre and performance from inception to delivery
3.
Reflect upon, elucidate and demonstrate a detailed understanding of funding and financial planning, including taxation, for theatrical performances and events
4.
Reflect upon, elucidate and demonstrate a clear and practical knowledge of the law concerning copyright, employment, health and safety, et al, as applicable to theatre performance and events
5.
Reflect upon, elucidate and demonstrate a detailed understanding of the roles and responsibilities of team members in the creation and operation of theatrical performances and events
6.
Reflect upon, elucidate and demonstrate a detailed understanding of marketing, market position and the promotion of theatrical performances and events
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The syllabus of the module covers all the practical principle areas of theatre and event producing including
• entrepreneurship and risk taking
• creativity and artistic vision within the context of business environment
• principles of theatre and event production
• funding (government, charitable and private investment)
• financial management and budgeting (including managing tax)
• royalties, copyright and licensing
• legal requirements (including insurance and health and safety, etc.)
• employment, people management and legal obligations (including tax)
• corporate and organizational structures (profit and non-profit)
• venues, locations, resources and technology
• touring and logistics
• marketing and promotion (evaluating markets and targeting audiences)
Additional Information:The module allows students to explore and identify the skills, knowledge and ability necessary for the independent entrepreneurial producer and organizers of theatre and events. Assessment is via two reports.