Overview of Course Content:

• Why arts/ creative events are held, what purpose they serve and how different events are evaluated/ valued

• The role of a producer and respective roles of different functions: logistics, production, creative and design in event management; what each area is responsible for and how they contribute to the successful delivery of an event.

• An introduction to regulations and policies that are relevant to Creative producer job role - eg EDI, Health and Safety, Safeguarding

• Working in a team - leadership styles that you will encounter.

• Question effectively to ensure understanding of what is required from artists, clients or colleagues.

• Ways of working - being employed vs working freelance

• The role of creative producer in bringing an understanding of audiences to a project - from planning to marketing and delivery

• Contributing to project plans and written presentations.

• How event logistics impact on the smooth running of an event.

• Understand how an event budget is constructed and managed.

• Understand the basics of fundraising

• The importance of audience, client and colleague monitoring and feedback – dealing with it and using it to improve.

You will need access to a computer and an internet connection to be able to access the course resources and attend the online sections of the course.

As this is a level 3 course, some relevant experience will be required and we’ll carry out an initial assessment of your learning style to tailor the course to your requirements.