Class Politics and Economics of Culture

The aim is to give students an overview of the cultural system in Portugal, with a special focus on the performing arts sector. It is also intended that students are able to understand the economic aspects of the arts, particularly with regard to financing issues. It is also intended that in this last aspect they will be able to prepare applications to official and private entities and be able to prepare project budgets.

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1. The arts system in Portugal 2. The performing arts system 3. The role of the State - National policies and financing programs 4. The role of local authorities 5. European policies and financing programs 6. The role of private individuals. Main financial support 7. How to prepare a production budget for a project 8. Communication: how to draw up a Communication Plan; how to use social media.  9. The role of agents and mediators. 10. The tax specifics of the profession 11. The main associations and bodies of a labor nature 12. How to submit support applications: preparing dossiers

Preparation of applications and budgets. Practical exercises. Assessment Carrying out interim work 30% Completion of final work 70%

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