Core Module Information
Module title: Leadership in the Creative Industries

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: CLP09119
Module leader: David Wotton
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Screen and Performance
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

This module is an introduction to the challenges and opportunities in establishing your own arts projects and to the self-leadership awareness and skills needed for success in the arts. You will be learning the skills necessary to launch a small scale arts company and you will be looking at the key issues in leading creative initiatives. You will be exploring and extending your leadership awareness and skills, working in group problem-based learning models. You will be focusing on all the challenges that face the entrepreneur in the creative arts and learning strategies for surviving and prospering in a demanding and volatile industry. This module forms a critical building block for developing your skills and abilities for engaging with the profession, and aims to prepare you for the rigours of the level 10 Festival Production module.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically reflect on your personal learning on the module and evaluate your skills for future personal and professional development.

LO2: Articulate the process of launching small projects and enterprises in the arts sector, from planning to implementation.

LO3: Gather, prioritise and critically evaluate data and evidence from a range of sources to make effective business judgements.

LO4: Successfully assume the role of the leader, demonstrating confidence and an ability to lead and influence others.

LO5: Develop and critically review business, marketing and financial plans for SMEs in the creative industries sector.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Susan Martin
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 12 Your groupwork will focus on research and application of learning to tasks and assessments. You will collaborate with your peers in smaller teams and work on your marketing presentation as well as gain feedback around your presentation style and approach.
Face To Face Lecture 12 The lectures will provide insight into theories of marketing and strategies which make a successful Business Plan.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 36 The workshop sessions will provide you with techniques and best practice around marketing an artistic company. These practical classes and workshops will include self-study and guided-study.
Online Guided independent study 140 You will research independently and as part of a smaller group about marketing strategies and skills along with developing the necessary skills to present a professional and complete Arts Business Plan. This will include building the necessary paperwork, projections research to go towards your Final Portfolio Business Plan for your Theatre Company.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Reflective Log 10 1~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 1000 words Reflective Log. This is a critical reflection of your journey through the module, how you responded to the teaching, your role in the group and in the succesful completion of the Business Plan. You will also discuss tasks where you took leadership and tasks where you were a good team member. Discussing your development and identifying areas of strength and weakness.This is an individual grade assessed against a reflective essay rubric
Oral Presentation 30 2~3~4~5 Week 13 HOURS= 15 Minutes Your final assessment will be a group presentation of proposed projects and business cases. This will demonstrate all the skills learnt so far throughout the Trimester. You will demonstrate the skills of how to listen and respond to questions on your presentations, and you will be able to demonstrate ongoing personal and group learning. This presentation specifically is the oral presentation of your full business plan. After having honed the plan after input on your previous presentations you will confidently present your business plan which will reflect consideration of Budgets/context of fringe/Context of budget and support in kind along with PEST and SWOT analysis. You will be assessed on:Content: Is the information accurate, relevant, and easy to understand? Is it focused with a clear purpose and supported by evidence? Structure and flow: Does the presentation have a clear beginning, middle, and end? Are transitions between sections smooth? Visuals: Are the slides or other visuals clear, well-designed, and supportive of the message rather than distracting from it? Purpose: Does the presentation have a strong opening and a clear conclusion.Group: Was the presentation cohesive with weighting between participants evenly distributed.Questions: How you respond effectively and with purpose and knowledge to questioning.This is a group grade which is assessed against a rubric
Oral Presentation 20 2~3~4~5 Week 10 HOURS= 10 Minutes Building in complexity and after workshops and Seminar presentations you will learn cumulative skills on how to engage with Arts marketing and the creation of a successful and useful Arts marketing Business Plan. For the Assessment your group will undertake a group presentation of marketing strategies for your company and initial project proposals. (10 minutes)In your group develop a marketing strategy for your initial project and for your company to be presented in class. You will be assessed on:Content: Is the information accurate, relevant, and easy to understand? Is it focused with a clear purpose and supported by evidence? Structure and flow: Does the presentation have a clear beginning, middle, and end? Are transitions between sections smooth? Visuals: Are the slides or other visuals clear, well-designed, and supportive of the message rather than distracting from it? Purpose: Does the presentation have a strong opening and a clear conclusion.Group: Was the presentation cohesive with weighting between participants evenly distributed.Questions: How you respond effectively and with purpose and knowledge to questioning.
Portfolio 40 2~3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 1000 words Having worked all trimester on smaller Business Presentations and Arts Marketing workshops and group presentations of proposed projects and business cases. This final Business Plan submission is the culmination of the Trimester of work and solidifies your journey and understanding of the trimester of work and represents the detail needed to present a professional Arts Marketing Business Plan. In addition to the Oral Presentation of your plan you will also submit an electronic copy of the groups presentation and business plan/case.This is a group Grade assessed against a rubric
Component 1 subtotal: 20
Component 2 subtotal: 80
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Leadership in the Creative Industries