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Diploma of Arts and Entertainment Management
Diploma of Arts and Entertainment Management

Diploma of Arts and Entertainment Management

  • ID:CU010015
  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • Duration:
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  • Type:Full-time

Fees (CAD)

  • Application Fee:$135.00
  • TuitionFee/Year:$20,222.00
  • LivingFee/Year:$15,000.00
  • InsuranceFee/Year:$900.00
  • Application Fee:$135.00
  • TuitionFee/Year:$20,222.00
  • LivingFee/Year:$15,000.00
  • InsuranceFee/Year:$900.00
Estimated Total/program:
$72,514.00
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

  • High school graduation

English requirements:

  • If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English you must take one of the following English language assessment tests:

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

    • Required minimum marks:

      • online test (TOEFL iBT®): 83

      • paper-delivered test: 560

    • Capilano University TOEFL code: 0505

  • ELA (English Language Assessment Test)

    • Required minimum mark: 145

  • Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

    • Required minimum mark: 6.5 overall, with no single score below 6

  • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Test)

    • Required minimum mark: 70

  • PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English – Academic)

    • Required minimum mark: 56

  • DET (Duolingo English Test) – Being accepted on a temporary basis until January 2021

    • Required minimum mark: 110

Other requirements:

  • Interview

Course Information

Program Highlights

Immerse yourself in the business side of the arts and entertainment industry and get ready for a fast-paced career in a growing and dynamic sector.

Your first year will focus on a broad range of topics including a survey of the arts and entertainment industry, computer applications, production and design, and record label and festival management.

In the second year you'll advance to even more complex coursework and gain real-world experience in an external practicum with a professional organization.

Are you a recent high school grad looking for your niche in the arts and entertainment world? Consider the Arts & Entertainment Management Diploma as your stepping stone into this fascinating field.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain key concepts regarding planning, funding, producing, budgeting and promoting and arts and entertainment event.

  • Generate the administrative aspects of planning and producing an event.

  • Apply arts and entertainment management knowledge, skills, theories and processes learned in the classroom to hands-on, relevant work experience, including volunteer activities and practicums.

  • Operate as part of a team to produce a performing arts event.

  • Demonstrate skills in written communication through clear and concise writing.

  • Employ principles of effective oral communication including effectively managing meetings and groups.

  • Prepare, write and monitor an arts and entertainment budget.

  • Outline the operation of an arts/entertainment event to determine the strengths and weaknesses.

  • Distinguish all aspects of the creation, production and dissemination of an artistic project.

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First Term

Total credits: 15.00

  • AEM 140, Arts and Entertainment Management I, 3.00 credits

  • AEM 142, Arts and Entertainment Applications I, 3.00 credits

  • AEM 145, Computer Applications in Arts and Entertainment Management, 3.00 credits

  • ENGL 100, University Writing Strategies, 3.00 credits

  • THTR 160, Technical Theatre Fundamentals, 3.00 credits

Second Term

Total credits: 12.00

  • AEM 141, Arts and Entertainment Management II, 3.00 credits

  • AEM 143, Arts and Entertainment Applications II, 3.00 credits

  • AEM 146, Festival Management, 1.50 credits

  • AEM 147, Record Label Management, 1.50 credits

  • AEM 148, Venue Management, 3.00 credits

Third Term

Total credits: 9.00

  • AEM 245, Media Relations, Marketing and Promotion, 1.50 credits

  • AEM 247, Financial Management in Arts and Entertainment Management, 1.50 credits

  • AEM 248, Resource Development in Arts and Entertainment Management, 1.50 credits

  • AEM 249, Fundamentals of Artist Development, 1.50 credits

  • AEM 251, Industry Seminar in Arts and Entertainment Management, 1.50 credits

  • AEM 252, Introduction to Performing Arts Touring, 1.50 credits

Fourth Term

Total credits: 12.00

  • AEM 240, Practicum in Arts and Entertainment Management I, 12.00 credits

Fifth Term

Total credits: 12.00

  • AEM 241, Practicum in Arts and Entertainment Management II, 12.00 credits

 
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Career Opportunity

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Career paths

  • Agent
  • Artist manager
  • Business manager
  • Marketing
  • Promotions
  • Tour manager

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Overseas Student Health Cover

 Medical Services Plan (MSP) - $75 per month

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