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Posted on 13.05.2013
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The following is a personal account of a recent teaching experience from J. Dennis Rich (AEMM Chair Emeritus & Faculty) -
In 1999 I had the privilege of being the lead trainer the International Center for Cultural Management in Salzburg, Austria. One of the fellows was named Pooja Sood. Pooja came from Delhi and her project was the development of an arts incubator and exhibit space called Khoj. Fifteen years later, Khoj runs a variety of programs including workshops, residencies, exhibitions, community arts projects, and lectures. Khoj has supported the experimentation of many leading Indian artists, many of whom have achieved international acclaim. Khoj also created ArtThink South Asia which is a training program similar to the one I worked with in 1999.
So, after 15 years, Khoj is an important player in the cultural scene in India and Pooja Sood is a leader in the training of young arts managers. In the winter of 2013, I was invited to train ArtThink fellows during the current residency program. During the week of April 1, 2103 I worked with participants from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Iran, and Pakistan, teaching them cultural marketing and fundraising. It was a learning opportunity for the fellows and for me. I am proud to have been a part of the ArtThins South Asia program.
Posted on 9.05.2013
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The Spring 2013 Events Management Practicum Course is responsible for producing and executing Art in Motion: A Pedal Powered Experience, an event in conjunction with Manifest 2013. Art in Motion (AIM) is a bicycle-inspired collaborative event, representing the interactive, kinetic nature of art. It will feature bicycle-themed activities and art. In addition, representatives from the college’s clubs and activity groups will partake in the event and there will be live performances by Columbia students as well. AEMM Graduate student, Kashema Pearson, shares her experience in the Events Management Practicum course.
My experience in this class has truly been phenomenal. It is one of my favorite classes, hands down! Since the beginning of class, we jumped right into developing the mission and vision of our event. Once the goals and objectives were laid out, we broke into three groups: marketing and promotions, business administration, and programming/production. As a member of the programming/production team, I am in charge of recruiting student organizations to become vendors at our main lot. Midway through our semester, we gave a presentation to the Chair of our department, Philippe Ravanas, and the Live and Performings Arts Management Concentration Coordinator, Joe Bogdan. The presentation was to show our progress on the event and to persuade them to agree to our budget proposal to execute the event. The preparation was tedious, but we managed to give an impressive presentation (their exact words, not mine)!
With only two weeks to go until our debut, we are truly excited to execute all of our hard work. Although the experience has been extremely demanding and overwhelming, it has been very rewarding. I have more confidence and knowledge in producing events and I will be able to add it to my personal portfolio for future job endeavors. I would highly recommend this course to any student who has the passion or interest in producing large events. Thanks, AEMM, for such an amazing opportunity!
Posted on 2.05.2013
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Off Off Broadzway presents “Does My Fat A** Make My A** Look Fat?”
Columbia’s Club Management Practicum class presents Off Off Broadzway, a critically-
acclaimed burlesque parody troupe, on April 25th at 7:00 p.m. In their non-reveal
musical sketch comedy show, Off Off Broadzway combines sharp writing with catchy
songs to send up women’s stereotypes and celebrate the feminine form without
objectifying it. And also, they’re hilarious.
Meet Dolly Natrix, Maddie Scientits, Ricki Dickyouless, Brie Tarde, Cassie-Oh and ringmaster
Andy Drogynous in a musical sketch comedy show that recently won the Chicago Reader
award for “best audience heckling”. That’s a good thing.
Date: April 25, 2013
Time: 7pm
Tickets: Free for Columbia students; $10 for public
Where: Haus @ Quincy Wong Center
623 S. Wabash
Posted on 19.04.2013
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Jerry Brindisi and Justin Sinkovich were invited by the Music and Entertainment Industry Educator’s Association Summit 2013 (MEIEA – New Orleans, March 22 & 23) to present a paper called: Beyond the Student Record Label: Approaches to Engaging Students in Real World Practices. In the article they examine how higher education can engage students in industry practice by comparing AEMM’s practicum and immersion approach with Linnaeus University’s student festivals and MuZone: Band/Business Camp. They shared the stage with Professors Henric Linstrom and Jonas Bjälesjö from Linnaeus University (Sweden) and connected with faculty of music and entertainment programs in Australia, China, and the UK.
Posted on 4.04.2013
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In addition to juggling two jobs, an internship, and classes, second year graduate student, Dean Christesen, also independently manages two bands. One of those bands, Glows in the Dark, just released the first music video off their new EP. The video was produced by Studio in the Sun, owned and operated in part by recent AEMM graduate, Sarah Newby (MAM ‘12). This is the first time that Christesen and Newby have worked together in this capacity, “but I hope we get to do it again!” Christesen said. “She and Ryan (the director) were such a joy to work with, and in the end they created an incredible video.”
Newby started Studio in the Sun while at Columbia with the goal of making videos that help artists and small business owners. This video came to be when Newby and her creative partners were searching for a new project, specifically a music video. “Dean was my classmate and I knew that he was involved with musicians through his record label Spacebomb…and he put us in touch with Glows in the Dark,” Newby explained. “ We liked the band’s music so we proposed a concept for a music video. Everyone involved with Studio in the Sun lives in Los Angeles now, and we cast and filmed the video in LA, but a lot of the pre-production for Ed Bradley was done in Chicago.”
The video embraces looseness and spontaneity as a reflection of the song it accompanies. “We wanted to build tension with escalating performances and by juxtaposing actors and suggestive still lifes,” Newby said. “We thought a lot about the artifice inherent in filmmaking and explored this idea in several ways. For one, actors knew they were being filmed for a music video, but from the start they were asked to act as if they were at an audition.”
The video is from Glows in the Dark’s new EP, Research and Development. The EP was released digitally on March 12, and features the avant-garde jazz quintet in a new configuration: collaborating with rappers Count Bass D, John Robinson, Jawwaad Taylor, and 20/20 aka uGeorge.
Watch the video here. Like what you hear?! Order the Research and Development EP now!
Posted on 3.04.2013
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A common career endeavor for arts and entertainment students is opening a club, bar or restaurant. This almost necessarily involves getting and keeping a liquor license. Yet, understanding licenses for selling liquor and operating a public place of amusement can be mythical – and it can take years, and cost thousands, to get them. Gregory Steadman, THE Local Liquor Control Commissioner for the City of Chicago, has graciously agreed to come to Columbia College to present to our students a walk-through of the process, from pre-application to hanging those bad boys on the wall right next to the autographed “first dollar earned.” Due to the anticipated interest in this talk, arranged for AEMM’s Club Management: Practicum course, it is open to the public. Please see below for additional information about the upcoming workshop:
Name of Event: How to Obtain a Liquor and PPA License in Chicago
Guest Speaker: Gregory Steadman, Local Liquor Control Commissioner for the City of Chicago
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Haus at the Quincy Wong Center, 623 S. Wabash Ave., 1st Floor
Presented by: Columbia College’s AEMM Department and its Club Management: Practicum Class, in collaboration with the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
The event is free and open to the public and for more contact information email: haus@colum.edu
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Posted on 1.04.2013
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Welcome the newest addition to the AEMM curriculum!
Interested in working abroad? The International Arts Management concentration will prepare you for success in an increasingly global workplace. The study abroad experience will expand your understanding of cultural policy, organizational structure and funding in a range of international arts, entertainment and media enterprises. This concentration will prepare you to understand the impact of economic, political, social, legal and cultural policy on Arts Management that dominate the international agenda. International experiences allow students to demonstrate a willingness and adaptability to new cultures and environments, qualities many employers seek. With our International Arts Management concentration you will have an opportunity to travel to and study at one of the following universities:
- Dublin Institute of Technology- Downtown Dublin, Ireland
- University of East London- East London, England
- Ecole Nationale Superieure des beaux-Arts, – Paris, France
- Bath Spa University- Bath, England
- Rose Bruford College- Sidcup, England
- Tongji University: College of Communication and Arts- Shanghai China
- PopAkademie Baden-Wurttemberg- Mannheim, Germany
- K Arts- Seoul, Korea
Some careers opportunities include but are not restricted to
- Multinational Arts Entertainment Media Companies
- International consulting
- Museums with international branches
- Non Government Organization and International Non-profit organizations
- Government Agencies/Entities dedicated to Arts and Culture
- International Sports Federations
- International Division of Cultural Institutions
Posted on 22.03.2013
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This Youtube video shows AEMMP students at the Pitchfork CHIRP Record Fair.
The CHIRP Record Fair has been a highlight of the Pitchfork Music Festival since
the beginning. Students from AEMMP Records were at Pitchfork showcasing the
label’s releases as well as telling visitors about Columbia’s student run label.
A truly great student experience applying what they’ve learned in the field.
Posted on 11.03.2013
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Announcing the spring 2013 season for Haus @ The Quincy Wong Center, presented by the Club Management: Practicum class.
Below is the balance of the schedule.
March 7, 2013: Homeroom Singer/Songwriter Showcase
March 21, 2013: Interactive Arts DJ / Spring Break Kickoff
April 11, 2013: Electronic/Hip Hop + Underground Art (EHHUA!)
April 25, 2013: An Evening of Burlesque
May 9, 2013: Electric Pop/Rock – Virtual Aesthetics
The club is located at 623 S. Wabash. Contact haus@colum.edu for information.
Posted on 25.02.2013
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