B8715 - Design and Curatorship of Theatrical and Choreographic Events (1) (LM)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student gets a comprehensive perspective on the design of events in the performing arts sector, notably as regards drama and dance. It also acquires proper methodology to frame such events within the economic and sociocultural contexts in which they take place, taking into account granting, stakeholders analysis, and all those organisational aspect able to make the event sustainable.

Course contents

The program deals with the performing arts and related sub-sectors in Italy, by showing the processes related to planning and management, from organisation to distribution. Particular attention is paid to changes in the Italian performing arts system since the 2014 Ministerial Decree that reformatted the access to the main State Fund for the performing arts sector.

The course focuses on project management as an effective tool for developing projects in theatre and dance, according to the methodologies adopted by public institutions and private organizations.

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is suggested that they get in touch as soon as possible with the relevant University office and with the lecturer in order to seek together the most effective strategies for following the lessons and/or preparing for the examination.

Readings/Bibliography

Texts required for both attenders and non-attenders:

• Argano L., (2025), Manuale di progettazione strategica per le - organizzazioni culturali. Principi, pratiche, metafore, FrancoAngeli, Milano.
• Paltrinieri R. e Spampinato F. (a cura di),Arti come agency. Il valore sociale e politico delle arti nelle comunità, FrancoAngeli, Milano, only Introduction and chapters 1 and 7. [Volume open access]
• Course handouts provided by the professor and made available on Virtuale.

For those who have not taken exams in the course of the three-year degree in courses relating to the performing arts organization, the following book is mandatory:

• Gallina, M. (2016), Ri-Organizzare Teatro (parte I e parte III) FrancoAngeli, Milano
  

For non-attenders, it is recommended to choose one from the following:

• Taormina A., a cura di (2021), Lavoro culturale e occupazione, FrancoAngeli, Milano
• Causi M., (2022), Economia della cultura, Edizioni Pigreco, Roma.

Teaching methods

The lessons will be carried out in the presence.

The course is organized in frontal lessons, with analysis and deepening of the concepts treated, guided analysis and debate about the data provided during the lessons.

Assessment methods

The evaluation of the course will be carried out according to the ways, timing and guidelines established by the course of study. It will be based on an oral interview, with questions aiming at verifying the student's knowledge of the themes discussed during frontal lectures (only for attending students) as well as those treated in the program's compulsory readings.

The assessment will particularly focus on the skill displayed by the student in handling the material in the exam bibliography and his ability to find and use information and examples to illustrate and correlate the various themes and problems addressed in the course.

The assessment will thus examine the student's:

• factual knowledge of the subject;
• ability to summarize and analyze themes and concepts;
• familiarity with the terminology associated with the subject and his ability to use it effectively.

Top marks will be awarded to a student displaying an overall understanding of the topics discussed during the lectures, combined with a critical approach to the material and a confident and effective use of the appropriate terminology (30 cum laude and 30).

Average marks will be awarded to a student who has memorized the main points of the material and is able to summarise them satisfactorily and provide an effective critical commentary, while failing to display a complete command of the appropriate terminology (29-27).

A mnemonic knowledge of the subject, together with the capacity for synthesis and analysis articulated in a correct language, but not always appropriate, will lead to discreet evaluations (26-24).

Gaps in training and/or imprecise language - albeit in a context of minimal knowledge of the examination material - will lead to sufficient marks (23-21).

Training gaps and/or imprecise language - albeit in a context of minimal knowledge of the examination material - will lead to just enough grades (20-18).

Insufficient training, inappropriate language, lack of orientation within the bibliographic material will be evaluated negatively (<18).

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is necessary to contact the relevant University office with ample time in advance: the office will propose some adjustments, which must in any case be submitted 15 days in advance to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of these in relation to the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Audiovisual material from theatre, digital archives; platforms and websites.

Office hours

See the website of Matteo Paoletti