You will work on a creative business proposal or artistic funding proposal. Typical activities include:

• Mapping the sector. Introduction to creative ideation techniques (design thinking, brainstorming, mind mapping)
• Understanding the arts and cultural sectors, balancing creative and business tasks, tools and templates for project management
• Understanding public vs private potential of creative project/business.
• Understanding the legal implications of the proposal e.g. company, contract, public liability, employment law
• Finance: Creating project budget: accurate cost estimation, financial projections, resource allocation, cash flow management
• Develop the pitch – written proposal for funding application/investment, in person oral pitch.

Assessment is 100% project based.

Written Proposal for a creative project/business
Project Overview
You are required to develop a written proposal for a new cultural creative business or event, where you must:

• investigate a funding opportunity related to your practice
• apply resource investigative skills to accurately project costs and resources related to your proposal
• demonstrate an understanding of the profile of your audience for your output
• demonstrate understanding of the financial and legal risks associated with your proposal
• clearly and convincingly articulate your project or business concept.

Presentation
You will ensure that your proposal is well-structured, easy to follow, and professionally presented.

The course will run over 6 weeks from October to December 2026. Classes take place one evening online per week and one Saturday in person.

Exact dates and times will be posted here soon.

An undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree Level.

Those without this qualification may be considered provided they can demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence, which can be verified through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process.