AUCB Study Abroad

Arts & Events Management

Arts and Event Management is about the creation and organisation of live arts and other events – anything from art exhibitions to theatrical productions, music gigs to multiartform festivals, dance workshops to fashion shows. In this course you will develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required to make such events succeed. Our aim is to support and enable you to develop as a successful arts manager, able to work at the forefront of the arts and creative industries.

Our course offers a unique opportunity to work alongside other students studying practical creative subjects at the University College. Our students have previously worked alongside Film, Animation, Acting, Fashion, Visual Communications, Fine Art and Illustration BA (Hons) courses. As part of the School of Performance we also have very close links with Acting, Costume and Design for Performance and Make-up for Media and Performance courses.

How does Short Courses Study Abroad work?

Year 1 aims to develop a wide range of ‘operational’ arts management skills and offers a series of technical workshops including lighting and sound. You will learn about business, finance, accountancy, human resource management, marketing, health and safety, legal and insurance issues and will also gain a greater understanding of the range of roles within arts management.

Year 2 will develop your research and project management skills as you continue to plan and develop live projects. You will also undertake a six-week placement within a relevant arts organisation; this placement aims to increase your confidence and confirm the direction you wish to go in, as well as giving you the opportunity to experience a professional arts management environment.

Study Abroad Short Course students at the Arts University College Bournemouth pay £3,650 per term for tuition fees (2011/12).

A closer look at this course
More student work, together with a look at our studios, recent projects, exhibitions, industry links and details of our course staff, can all be viewed in the ‘Showcase’ for this course.