ARTM 6350 3.00

Title THE BUSINESS OF CREATIVITY IN THE CULTURAL SECTOR
Level Graduate
Department ARTS & MEDIA ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM - ROOM SSB N319, (416) 736-5217 fax (416) 736-5762
Description Negotiation and management of creative rights processes and people are core to the strategic competence of arts and media organizations and their relationship with audiences. Technological developments are changing the way that these organizations approach their business. This course examines this complex evolving business through such topics as: perspectives on creativity; power, conflict and politics relating to managing unions, free-lance talent and celebrities; decision-making for market-risk; financing models, and the impact of the competitive and regulatory environment on management in the cultural sector. This course will be particularly valuable for those interested in the cultural industries including film, music, publishing, broadcasting and the performing arts. Recommended Pre-requisite: ARTM 6301