ZURn6515 Production and Dramaturgy of Cultural Events

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Jana Jedličková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Jana Jedličková, Ph.D.
Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Boris Rafailov, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Fri 16:00–17:40 U36
Prerequisites
TYP_STUDIA(MN)
The course has no prerequisites.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 14/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course Production and dramaturgy of cultural events is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the preparation, implementation and evaluation of cultural events. The course focuses on dramaturgy, production planning and organizational management with an emphasis on creativity, originality and effective work with target audiences.
Students will learn how to create thematic concepts, develop a dramaturgical plan and take into account economic, technological and organizational conditions. Practical skills include budgeting, scheduling, technical support and team management.
The course includes project-based learning in which students create proposals for specific events from concept to implementation. The outcome is the ability to independently design and manage cultural projects with respect to current trends and needs of the cultural sector.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

- Analyse the dramaturgical and production aspects of cultural events with regard to thematic, artistic and organisational requirements. Propose a dramaturgical concept and production plan for a cultural event, including timing, budget and technical support. Apply the principles of effective communication and teamwork in coordinating the production team and external partners.

- Present a cultural event proposal and defend its dramaturgy and production solution to a professional audience.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to dramaturgy and production of cultural events - Basic concepts: dramaturgy, production, event objectives - The role of the dramaturg and producer in the context of cultural projects
  • 2. Target audience and defining the event's purpose - Analysis of the target audience and their needs - Defining the artistic and social contribution of the event
  • 3. Creation of the dramaturgical concept - Creating the thematic framework and content structure - Combining creative and practical approaches
  • 4. Programme composition of a cultural event - Selection of formats, genres and performers - Scheduling the programme with regard to the audience and space
  • 5. Spatial and production arrangements for the event - Selection of a suitable space and its adaptation to the concept - Coordination of the technical and organizational team
  • 6. Production planning and management - Creating a timetable and resource allocation - Managing teams and effective communication between production members
  • 7. Budgeting and financial planning of the dramaturgy - Creating the production budget in accordance with the dramaturgy plan - Consideration of financial limits and resources
  • 8. Preparation of dramaturgical and production documentation - Creating dramaturgical plans and scripts - Organisational plans and timetables for implementation teams
  • 9. Simulating the organisation of a cultural event - Practical creation of a model project - Collaboration and solving specific dramaturgical challenges
  • 10. Presentation of the dramaturgical concept and production plan - Rehearsal of the presentation of proposals to the professional public - Arguing and defending dramaturgical decisions
  • 11. Implementation and monitoring of the event (case study) - Analysis of organisational processes during the implementation - Evaluation of the fulfilment of the dramaturgical plan
  • 12. Evaluation and feedback - Feedback on the success of the dramaturgy and production - Discussion of the impact of the event and its reflection for future projects
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Handbook of media management and economics. Edited by Alan B. Albarran - Bozena I. Mierzejewska - Jaemin Jung. 2nd edition. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2018, xix, 476. ISBN 9781138729292. info
  • KÜNG, Lucy. Strategic management in the media : theory to practice. Second edition. Los Angeles: Sage, 2017, xvii, 237. ISBN 9781473929500. info
  • HOLLIFIELD, C. Ann, Jan LeBlanc WICKS, George SYLVIE and Wilson Hugh LOWREY. Media management : a casebook approach. Fifth edition. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2016, xxi, 416. ISBN 9781138901025. info
  • DOLEŽAL, Jan. Projektový management : komplexně, prakticky a podle světových standardů. První vydání. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2016, 418 stran. ISBN 9788024756202. URL info
Teaching methods
group discussion, workshop, brainstorming, research, home group work, project presentation
Assessment methods
*** The contact teaching of the course takes place in the scope of 6 x 100 min./semester (21. 2.,28.2.,21.3.,28.3.,2.5.,9.5.). Other teaching takes the form of homework and self-study. For details see the interactive course syllabus.
With regard to the form of contact teaching, only 1 unexcused absence is allowed for the course. Attendance at the presentation and discussion of the final project is REQUIRED. If the student is not present, the end of the course is graded as FAILED without exception.
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- concept of the dramaturgical plan
- oral presentation of the working version of the project (dramaturgical plan of the event, definition of the target group, budget proposal) - written feedback on the project from fellow students
- oral defence of the final version of the project in front of the co-students - oral feedback on the presentation of the final project by the co-students
- written version of the final project incorporating suggestions from feedback (deadline 23 May)
Náhradní absolvování
This course is not possible to study in an alternative way.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
Classes are taught exclusively in Czech.
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