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DNCE 2214: Careers in Dance 2
Effective date
September 2013
Department
Dancing Diploma
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course continues the development of business and organizational tools as students concentrate on more sophisticated applications of knowledge acquired in Careers in Dance 1. These skills include how to form a dance company, opening a dance teaching studio, exploring multiple revenue streams, obtaining financing and other skills related to running a small business. The course continues the development of other administrative skills and introduces students to potential mentors in the local dance community. 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.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Careers in Dance 1
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Write a professional level cover letter
- Assemble a professional resume
- Be conversant about funding programs from three levels of government
- Write a basic business plan
- Assemble budgets and basic spreadsheets
- Prepare a tax return form
- Develop a promotional package
- Understand entry-level web-based marketing
- Write a simple press release
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 22.5
Total Hours: 22.5
Total Hours: 22.5
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Other |
25 |
Final Report by Instructor |
|
Other |
15 |
Resume |
|
Other |
10 |
Cover letter |
|
Other |
15 |
Balance sheets and budget preparation |
|
Other |
20 |
Research project on funding |
|
Other |
20 |
Completing a grant application |
Course topics
- 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
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.