Course overview
This course aims to understand and utilise a conceptual framework to examine the role of festivals and events in contemporary society.
- Understanding Festivals & Events
- Designing Festivals & Events
- Festival Programming, Markets, and Impacts
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate technical knowledge of festival and event management by critically and creatively assessing festival and event design.
- Apply theories of behaviour associated with festivals and events to critically analyse and reflect on audience engagement and participation.
- Examine and interpret the ethical, social, and sustainability impacts of festivals and events, and provide actionable solutions.
- Investigate and analyse the relationship between festivals and events and their role in shaping stakeholder identities.
- Critically analyse professional practice in festival and event management, considering cultural and global dimensions.
Degree list
The following degrees include this course