Arts and Culture Events Management
Our Arts and Culture Event Management course is ideal for students who want to build a career delivering worthwhile experiences to audiences across the full spectrum of the arts, culture and entertainment industry.
Students who are creative and have a passion for arts and culture will gain practical, hands-on learning and work experience, balanced with experience of the administrative skills required to run successful events.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year Full Time
Entry Requirements
Candidates should have either successfully completed a programme leading to a level 5 QQI Certificate OR can demonstrate the levels of knowledge, skill and competence associated with NFQ level 5 to be eligible to apply for entry to this course.
Mature candidates with suitable experience and an aptitude to work in the Arts Events management field are welcome to apply for this course.
Some candidates may qualify for grants such as BTEI, VTOS or SUSI.
Careers / Further progression
PROGRESSION
Event Management B.Sc-Technological University, Dublin
Marketing with Event Management B.A. – Dublin Business School
Event Management with Public Relations B.A. – Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
Tourism with Event Management B.A. – Sligo Institute of Technology
Event Management B.A. – Dundalk Institute of Technology
EMPLOYMENT
Opportunities abound within the arts and culture events industry ranging from working with events management companies and consultancies to working in-house in museums, galleries, theatre companies, music venues and hospitality organisations. Furthermore, the skills acquired in this course can easily be applied in other fields such as the sporting and corporate sectors.
Typical employment options include Events and Venue Management, Music Management, Theatre Production, Wedding Planning, Media Management, Sponsorship Coordination and Arts Liaison officers.
Further information
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All full-time day courses are €50. This is a non-refundable registration charge.
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie. Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges.
FEATURES OF THE COURSE
The course provides a balanced mix of theory and practice. Through the selected modules the student will learn what is involved in managing an event, including planning, financing, budgeting, website development, online marketing, health and safety, business strategy and evaluation techniques.
Project work on this course will be industry led. It provides and opportunity for the student to work in both a supportive role on an event and to create an manage their own event from the concept stage to post-event evaluation.
The work experience placement will provide invaluable first-hand experience in the sector for each student.
Guest lectures by industry professionals working in national and international events will provide valuable insights.
Event Management
Arts Event Management
Project Management
Finance
Web Authoring
Administration Practice
Communications
Work Experience
(Modules offered may be subject to change).
6M5013 - Administration
01 454 0044
info@liberties.cdetb.ie