What does it mean?
As key institutions in Munster, Cork Opera House and University College Cork are responsible for helping shape the arts and cultural sector in our region and beyond. This partnership aligns the academic training provided by UCC with the internal operations of one of Ireland’s largest producing and presenting venues. This partnership will create industry leaders of the future. It will provide a pioneering platform for the next generation of artists and practitioners to learn and gain experience. Through the practical development of creative and producing skills, studying the artistic process and exploring the entrepreneurial spirit, the partnership will enable young artists and practitioners to enter the workforce with confidence, resilience and a deep understanding of the industry and its opportunities.
What does it look like?
The partnership focuses on four key pillars of learning and development.
- PhD Studentship on Cork Opera House
A jointly-funded PhD exploring the impact of COH in Cork city and our region for 163 years. This PhD Studentship builds on expertise in Opera / Opera Archival Studies in the School of Music & Theatre.
- MA in Arts Management and Creative Producing
Cork Opera House & the School of Music & Theatre at UCC will collaborate on the research and development of a new MA in Arts Management & Creative Producing for delivery in 2019.
- Placement and Internships
COH will mentor students through a programme of internship. These will focus on the areas of Organisational Management, Marketing, Production, Business Development, Stage Management together with creative disciplines such as Lighting Design, Sound Design and Costume Design.
- Theatre Artist in Residence
COH and UCC will co-fund a Theatre Artist in Residence for two years. The Theatre Artist in Residence will undertake development work at Cork Opera House, which will inform his / her contribution to teaching in the School of Music & Theatre as well as to the broader university population.
