Diploma in Technology and Arts
Management
About the
Programme
When the arts and technology meet, the result can be a harmonious
mesh of ideas inspired by ones creativity. The Diploma in
Technology & Arts Management (DTA) focuses on artistic
creativity and innovative use of technology for the creation,
reproduction, and enhancement of the arts. The programme aims to
generate professionally trained personnel who can creatively
maximise what technology has to offer, to value-add to artistic
expression, engagement and management.
Programme Aims
With the emergence of technologically-enhanced arts performance
capabilities mushrooming in schools community clubs, integrated
resorts both in Singapore and the region, there is increasing need
for professionals with the expertise to manage the creative and
technological aspects of these processes.
Graduates will be both technology- and aesthetic-savvy, imbued with
an understanding of and appreciation for the evolution (and
revolutions!) of technology-aided arts expression. Our graduates
will be that rare hybrid that will be able to bridge the gap
between artistic requirements and technological capability.
Curricular coverage will nurture such competencies as (but
certainly not limited to):
* Illumination design and management
* Audio design and management
* Stage/set design and technologies
* Stage and production management
* Arts and event management
* Arts marketing and promotion
Future Career
All Technology & Arts Management students will be expected to
develop their expertise in one of two specialisations: Arts
Technologies or Arts Management. Graduates will enter the labour
force with strong portfolios featuring a wide variety of both
literary and visual creative projects.
Creative expertise and professional versatility will be the
distinguishing characteristics of STA graduates, enabling them to
capitalise on the myriad of job opportunities available in the
creative and technical arts
