This course provides aspiring professionals with basic business and organizational tools. Students learn to write professional cover letters, devise effective resumes, as well as research, write and apply for grants. Students also learn to refine their personal communication skills and practice the art of networking and interviewing. Finally, a sizable portion of the course is spent in developing administrative skills from very basic time management techniques to helpful tips on tax preparation and personal bookkeeping. The emphasis is on simulating real market scenarios; therefore, students complete actual grant applications, tax statements and assemble tour and/or performance event budgets. The course is offered in lecture format with an on-line component consisting of support material, form templates, sample Power Point presentations, group blog, and networking tips.
This course is part of the full-time Dance Program.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Assessing market possibilities
- Funding agencies
- Building a resume
- Contacts and Conferences: Arts Starts in Schools, Pacific Contact
- Grants
- Press Releases,
- Web marketing
- Preparing a promotional package
- Revenue, professional fees and tax reporting
- Actor’s Equity and Actra
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71704 |
September 8, 2026 to December 15, 2026 |
Lecture | Arts Umbrella | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.