Diploma in Arts and Theatre Management

Course details

You will acquire many sought-after skills such as stage and production management, arts marketing, lighting design, production design, and front-of-house and arts facilities management.

Practical training at our purpose-built cultural centre, The Republic Cultural Centre (TRCC), forms an integral part of your learning journey. In addition, industry attachment with established arts organisations and theatre companies allows you to gain real-world experience.

Course Outcomes

• Learn about the day-to-day operations of arts companies and arts venues
• Gain access to state-of-the-art theatre facilities to hone your skills as a technical specialist
• Visit arts organisations and universities around the world on our overseas study trips
• Undergo a 16-week industry attachment programme with organisations such as Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Resorts World Sentosa, TheatreWorks, ACT 3 International, and many other established events companies

Career Opportunities

DATM graduates can look forward to operational, administrative, and managerial positions in integrated resorts, arts-related organisations, and theatre and production companies. They can also take on technical roles in theatre productions.

• Arts Administrator
• Stage Manager
• Front-of-House Manager
• Lighting Designer
• Production Coordinator
• Technical Theatre Specialist
• Arts Liaison Executive
• Arts Programming Manager
• Set and Costume Designer

Course Structure

General Modules (16 MC)  

4 compulsory modules: 

• Organisational Behaviour 
• Marketing 
• Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving 
• Effective Communication 

Discipline Modules (18 MC)  

5 compulsory modules: 

• Creative Concepts 
• Art of Story 
• Drawing 
• Creative Enterprise 
• Arts History (2 MC)

Specialisation Modules (52 MC)  

7 compulsory modules (28 MC): 

• Understanding Drama 
• Arts and Singapore Society 
• Arts Management 
• Production Design 
• Stage Management 
• Production Management 
• Theatre Production Practicum 

You may select one of the following specialisation options: 

Option 1: Arts and Production Management Track (24 MC) 

7 compulsory modules: 

• Business Law 
• Management Accounting 
• Understanding Directing and Performance 
• Arts Marketing 
• Front of House Management (2 MC)
• Arts Facilities Management
• Contemporary and World Music Appreciation (2 MC)

Option 2: Technical Theatre Track (24 MC) 

6 compulsory modules: 

• Electrical Fundamental for Theatres 
• Live Sound 
• Introduction to Lighting 
• Stagecraft and Stage Technologies 
• Digital Tools for Theatre 
• Lighting Design 

Industry Orientation Programme (32 MC)  

4 compulsory modules: 

• Project
• Portfolio Development
• Character and Citizenship Education
• Industry Immersion Programme (20 MC)

Freely Chosen Module (4 MC)  

Obtain a total of 4 modular credits from the prescribed range of modules offered by RP's Schools and Centre.