Introduction to Cultural Management
Code: ΕΠ 115
Semester: 1, 3
ECTS: 5
Course Instructor: Adamantia – Antigoni Papageorgiou
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This introductory module aims to familiarise students with the core concepts and characteristics of cultural management as both an academic discipline and a professional practice. The syllabus covers a range of topics relating to the history of the field, the role of cultural managers, and management tools such as strategic planning, audience mapping and audience research for cultural organisations.
SUGGESTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Karpodini-Dimitriadi, E. (2013). Lifelong Learning and Culture: The Synergy of Cultural Management. Nisos. (in greek)
- Lekakis, S., & Pantzou, N. (Eds.). (2021). Introduction to Heritage Management. Asini Publications. (in greek)
- Bilton, C. (2023). Cultural Management: A Research Overview. Routledge Focus.
- DiMaggio, P. (1987). Managers of the Arts: Careers and opinions of senior administrators of U.S. art museums, symphony orchestras, resident theaters, and local arts agencies. Seven Locks Press.
- Pick, J., & Anderton, M. (1980). Arts Administration. E & FN Spon.
- Jancovich, L. (2017b). The participation myth. International Journal of Cultural Policy, 23(1), 107–121. https://doi.org/10.1080/10286632.2015.1027698
- The Audience Agency. (2020). Creating an Effective Audience Development Plan. The Audience Agency. https://www.theaudienceagency.org/asset/2157
