This Intermediate course forms part of The South Asia Festivals & Culture Academy, which is a partnership between British Council and Edinburgh Napier University which aims to develop and strengthen the festivals sector across South Asia (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka).
The South Asia Festival Academy has been successfully delivered over past three years and is now UK-accredited in alignment with academic BA Hons courses. Content for the Intermediate course has been designed to address the South Asian festival and culture context, and is taught by festival academics and experts from the UK and South Asia.
The Academy course will provide a 10-week immersive, structured, skills development programme for festival directors, founders, entrepreneurs, and senior managers of arts and cultural festivals across South Asia.
Please refer to the Festivals For the Future programme link for our work in details - Festivals for the Future | British Council
Dates
Future dates to be announced.
Entry requirements
The course is open to applications from those based in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
- South Asia Festival & Culture Academy (SAFCA) (Intermediate Level) is open to festival directors, founders, entrepreneurs, and senior managers of the arts and culture sector across South Asia.
- Applications will be accepted from those who can demonstrate active experience in a senior leadership role and have 5-10 years’ experience of working within the festival and/or culture sector.
When applying, you should carefully follow the attached guidance for applicants, especially with regards to the personal statement.
Fees and funding
Full cost per student = £750
British Council subsidised funding per student = £500
Total fee to be paid per student = £250
If you have any enquiries, please get in touch with B.Hurley@napier.ac.uk
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