The Work and Operating Environments of a Cultural ProducerLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Upon completing this course, the student will be able to identify the different operational sectors of cultural management, describe their key characteristics, and apply their knowledge in practice. They will understand the concept of the creative industries and be able to explain its meaning. The student will also comprehend the responsibilities and obligations related to event ownership and be able to analyze the impact of events from various perspectives. They will recognize and understand the fundamentals of financial objectives and budgeting in events. Additionally, the student will be able to summarize their own background, highlighting the skills and qualities necessary for working as a cultural producer.

Content

- Operational environments of cultural management
- Key actors and structures in the creative fields
- Responsibilities and obligations related to event ownership
- Assessing the impact of events: social, economic, and environmental perspectives
- Financial objectives and fundamentals of budgeting
- Cultural manager’s competencies and professional identity

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student recognizes the different operational sectors of cultural management and can describe their key characteristics. They can define what is meant by the creative industries. The student understands the responsibilities and obligations related to event ownership and can explain the concept of impact from different perspectives. They are able to list the key principles of financial objectives and budgeting for events. Additionally, the student can identify and describe their own strengths and competencies relevant to the role of a cultural manager.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student identifies and analyzes the key characteristics of different operational sectors in cultural management and their significance. They understand the unique aspects of the creative industries. The student comprehends how the responsibilities and obligations related to event ownership impact the production process. They analyze the impact of events from social, economic, and ecological perspectives. The student understands the fundamental principles of financial objectives and budgeting in events. Additionally, they are able to identify and evaluate areas for their own professional development from the perspective of cultural management.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student understands the different operational sectors of cultural management and evaluates their significance in the development of the cultural field. They analyze the role of the creative industries in society. The student assesses how the responsibilities and obligations related to event ownership impact the production process. They draw conclusions about the impact of events from different perspectives and can explain the principles of financial objectives and budgeting in event production. Additionally, the student identifies their own strengths and evaluates areas for professional development from the perspective of cultural management.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student recognizes the different operational sectors of cultural management and can describe their key characteristics. They can define what is meant by the creative industries. The student understands the responsibilities and obligations related to event ownership and can explain the concept of impact from different perspectives. They are able to list the key principles of financial objectives and budgeting for events. Additionally, the student can identify and describe their own strengths and competencies relevant to the role of a cultural manager.