Diploma In Arts Management Central Area, Central

Course details

The Diploma in Arts Management prepares you to become creative managers and educators in visual and performing arts. The course combines finance, marketing and management modules with industry practices to prepare you to excel in the arts environments. Tutored by industry’s leading practitioners from a myriad of creative fields, you will learn the know-how of arts management and administration to face challenges posed by the ever-changing arts scene confidently, staying sharp and business-savvy in this competitive industry.

Learning Outcomes

• Support all managerial functions in an organisation be it administration, marketing or finance related
• Conceptualise, plan and execute an event
• Run any arts setup with an entrepreneurial mind set
• Handle technical requirements in relation to an art gallery or a performance

COURSE MODULES

• ACR1000 Language Arts
• ACR2000 Singapore Arts Scene
• ACR3000 Career Skills
• VAF1001 Drawing Fundamentals
• VAF1011 2D Fundamentals
• VAF1031 Creative Thinking
• VAF1041 Introduction to Visual Arts
• DAM1103 Communication Skills for Arts Administrators
• DAM1108 Software Application for Production Design
• DAM1201 Management for the Creative People
• DAM1202 Understanding Dance
• DAM1203 Understanding Music
• DAM1204 Understanding Theatre
• DAM1205 Basic Lighting & Sound
• DAM1208 Exploring the Visual Arts Environment
• DAM1209 Exploring the Performing Arts Environment
• DAM2091 Business Etiquette
• DAM2093 Fundamentals of MICE Management
• DAM2101 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
• DAM2102 Marketing for the Arts
• DAM2103 Understanding Organisation and Groups
• DAM2104 Aesthetics of Arts
• DAM2105 Microeconomics
• DAM2111 Gallery in Practice
• DAM2112 Stage Management in Practice
• DAM2201 Finance for Arts Administrators
• DAM2202 Arts and Contemporary Society
• DAM2203 Web Design for Business
• DAM2204 Designs in Communication
• DAM2209 Project in Action
• DAM2216 Curatorial Studies
• DAM2217 Production Planning
• DAM3101 Human Resource Management
• DAM3102 Marketing Management
• DAM3103 Introduction to Contract Law
• DAM3104 Practical Arts Administration
• DAM3105 Understanding Macroeconomics
• DAM3106 Industry Practices
• DAM3117 Scenic Design
• DAM3118 Museum Studies
• DAM3201 Events Planning and Management
• DAM3202 Entrepreneurship
• DAM3209 Graduation Project
• DAM3217 Audio Engineering
• DAM3218 Space and Production Management for Galleries

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

NAFA hopes to attract applicants with the potential to become excellent arts practitioners. Applicants are selected by merit, based on the following criteria:

• Potential in Artistic Talent and Creativity
• Educational Qualification
• Language Proficiency
• Special Factor in recognition of the applicants’ achievements relevant to the course

Selection is competitive and is subject to the availability of places. However, the Academy may give consideration to talented applicants who excel in Artistic Talent and Creativity, but have not fully met the educational qualifications stated.

• Potential in Artistic Talent and Creativity
• Educational Qualifications - Singapore
• Educational Qualifications - International
• Language Proficiency
• Special Factor
• Age Requirement
• Module Exemption
• Applicants with Special Educational Needs

POTENTIAL CAREERS

Upon completion of this course, you may look forward to the following career options:

• Art Administrator
• Art Consultant
• Artistic Director
• Business Manager
• Community Liaison Manager
• Concerts and Events Manager
• Curator
• Events and Exhibitions Coordinator
• Festival Organiser
• Fundraising and Philanthropy Manager
• Marketing and Advertising Personnel
• Museum Executive
• Performing Arts Manager
• Programme Manager
• Public Relations Personnel
• Radio Broadcast Studio Manager
• Stage and Production Manager