SAEM 331 - Production Tour Management

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

SPORT, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT

Description:

This course will explore the duties of a live entertainment production manager. What are the skill sets needed to work in this industry? How do you create a production crew that tours with a band? What are their responsibilities? How to interact with unions, and develop a tour budget? Prerequisite: SAEM 152. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Construct a tour budget that shows exactly what it cost to take a band on the road. (2) Monitor what it takes to coordinate all the arrangements needed on the day of a show and how to interact with various departments at a venue. (3) Produce a rider that will indicate all the necessities needed for a touring band describe important elements of dealing with their fan base. (4) Detect what ethical issues may come about when taking a band on tour and how to deal with these situations. (5) Coordinate a crew to load and unload band equipment for an upcoming tour or individual concert.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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