Do you want to fully immerse yourself in the rich world of arts and culture? In this minor you will discover how to look at art forms, such as theatre, visual arts, music, film, street art and more, through different lenses.

You will go on field trips in The Netherlands and Germany to all kinds of cultural companies (museums, theaters, music venues) and meet professionals from the art world. You will research and discover how the sector works and how art forms and art companies are managed. This minor can be expanded to 30 EC with ACM 2.

Minor content

The minor Arts and Culture Management 1 is a contemplative minor, in which you get acquainted with the management process in art companies, such as theatres, pop/concert halls and museums. The three pillars from which the art company is highlighted are:        

• Policy: substantive and operational aspects of the art company. Among other things, subsidy requirements, cultural distribution, cultural vision, cultural participation and art education. 
• Business: business operations, programming, public groups, financial management, subsidies, art marketing, (non)-profit providers of culture, trends and developments. 
• Art expression: Visions on art, the current range of all art forms, art reflection, art history and art philosophy

Potential employers for internship or jobs after minor or graduation: museums, theatres, theatres, pop venues, production companies, impresarios, organizations in the field of arts and culture festivals, cultural education and marketing/promotion of cultural participation, etc.

Structure of the minor

The learning outcome of the minor is: “You demonstrate that you have knowledge of and have developed a vision on the three pillars of the Dutch or a different country’s art and culture sector that play a role in the programming of the theatrical and visual art products (expressions) of subsidized art companies. In addition, you demonstrate that you have expanded your network, have conducted active research and shared this in various ways. You also show in the form of a diary/portfolio that you can reflect on your journey of discovery and development within the art and culture sector.

The minor consists of:

• Weekly atelier sessions (sometimes twice a week)
• Lectures on theatre, visual arts, film, music, art policy and art philosophy
• Guest lectures by professionals from the field about, for example, diversity and inclusiveness in art & culture
• Various workshops
• Company visits (including lectures and tours) in the Netherlands
• An art trip (field trip) of 5 days to a German city (Munich or Berlin)

Consider additional costs between 50 and 100 euros for visiting stage performances and museums on your own initiative and 300 to 350 euros for a (mandatory) foreign field trip with the class and the Dutch stream of this minor.

Target group

• The minor is open to every student, including ‘Kies op Maat’ and Exchange.
• As a Leisure & Events Management student, you can graduate with the art & culture specialization if you successfully complete this minor and also carry out an internship and professional product in the same sector.
• In addition, the minor is particularly suitable for, for example, students of programs such as creative business, communication, media and design, without excluding other students who show an interest in this field.
• It is a very valuable preparation for students who would like to work in the arts and culture sector.
• A mandatory intake interview takes place in advance for matching expectations. 

Examination

The extensive expedition in the field of art and culture results in a large number of discoveries and insights. All acquired knowledge and experiences are shared and assessed with three individual end products:

• an orientation report on the sector in your country;
• a specialisation/deepening (performance) on a self-chosen subject;
• a personal journal.

The activities undertaken, including company, museum and performance visits, excursions, (guest) lectures, network discussions, must be described in the journal, including the points for development and learning experiences. This allows you to regularly reflect on your own development.

The 15 EC therefore consist of:

• Orientation report – minimum grade to pass 5.5 (50% of the final grade)
• Specialisation – minimum grade to pass 5.5 (50% of the final grade)
• Journal – pass/fail (pass is conditional)