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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, the student should:

  • be able to analyse and critically evaluate existing theories and frameworks
  • be able to analyse an idea’s potential
  • have an advanced and critical understanding of entrepreneurship in the Arts.
  • have the theoretical and practical knowledge to apply entrepreneurial strategies.
  • have knowledge about initiating, financing, and developing projects within the Arts.

Contents

The core of this course is the combination of the industry´s artistic practice and the academic literature regarding Arts entrepreneurship. The role of entrepreneurship will be analyzed defining the implications it has on artistic careers. The course will focus on idea identification, analysis, and impact evaluation with the aim of giving students the needed knowledge to start, plan and develop an entrepreneurial venture whether it is a new festival, band project, recording, publishing or other type of creative endeavour. Students will work in groups to discuss and reflect upon the potential of Artistic projects and relate them to UN sustainability goals.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, workshops, teamwork, projects, and presentations. Parts of the lessons are mandatory. These parts are communicated at the beginning of the semester through Canvas. The expected workload for students is 27 hours per credit.

Examination requirements

  • Compulsory attendance and active participation in the lectures.

Further information is given at the beginning of the semester through Canvas.

Examinations

Group presentation. Duration 10-15 minutes. The exam task is delivered 2 weeks before the exam.

Group as a whole is graded. Assessment: Pass/fail

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

No
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