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Cultural Skills Unit
A case study: sectorial skills development
for the cultural sector
Images © Mat Wright
Simon T. Dancey, Global Director
Sarah MacShane, Programme Manager
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Contents
Part One
Introduction and overview
Part Two
Research
Part Three
Partnership and programme development
Part Four
Next steps and questions
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Part One: Introduction and overview
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1. British Council operations
Image source: R-Bloggers
Seven global regions
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2. The Cultural Sector
Performing Arts
Museums & Galleries
Fashion
Craft
Live events
Design
Cultural Heritage
Community Arts
Architecture
Visual Arts
Gaming
TV
Film
Photography
Animation
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“Culture's power to transform societies is clear”
(UNESCO)
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3. ‘Cultural Skills’ – a definition
‘Cultural Skills are the sum of all skills, knowledge, attributes and competencies that an individual possesses to be fully proficient in his/her role within the cultural sector’.
Source: ‘Key Terminology’, Cultural Skills Unit, Research and Recommendations:
Examining the cultural skills gaps and shortages in Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia & Burma,
(East Asia Report), p.4
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4. Methodology
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6. Vocational education
• Cultural sector makes up 7% of global economy
• Current mismatch between training and needs of the sector
• Alternative route to higher education & creating new pathways into
employment
• Providing people with the right skills for the right occupations
• Developing new interventions where skills gaps & shortages are
identified by undertaking detailed research
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Part Two: Research
CSU East Asia Report (2014) Art work by
Danielle Baillie & Design. Image © British Council
UK Research Report (2014) Art work by Design
with Danielle Baillie. Image © British Council
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‘Cultural Skills Activity in the UK:
Assessing current provision
& the demand for international partnerships’
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Executive Summary, designed by British Council Design
© British Council 2014
1. Research: UK
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2. UK Research Objectives
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1. What is the landscape for UK cultural skills provision?
2. How successful are these cultural skills initiatives?
3. What is the landscape for internal-facing cultural skills provision?
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3. UK Key Findings
• Cultural Skills Development Landscape in the UK
Sub-sector-by-Sub-sector overview of cultural skills provision
Initiatives aimed at linking education to employment
Characteristics of successful international operators
• External organisations lack understanding of international
cultural skills gaps and demand
• Differing business models preferred
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a) East Asia
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‘Examining the cultural skills gaps and
shortages in Singapore, Hong Kong,
Indonesia and Burma’
4. Global Research
Executive Summary, designed by British Council Design &
Danielle Baillie © British Council 2014
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b) Europe
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‘Examining the cultural skills gaps and
shortages in Germany, Romania,
Greece and Poland’
4. Global Research
Executive Summary, designed by British Council Design &
Danielle Baillie © British Council 2014
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5. Global Research Objectives
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1. What is the need for a cultural skills offer?
2. Who are the key players?
3. Where can the British Council add greatest value?
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6. Methodology I
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7. Methodology II
Consultations
• Government Officials
• Cultural Institutions
• Education Institutes
• Cultural Sector Professionals
• British Council Colleagues
• Potential Partners & Co-investors
Focus Groups
• Young People (post-16)
• Cultural Sector Professionals
Survey
• All the aforementioned
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Regional and in-country support
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3. Global Key Findings
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East Asia Regional Conclusions
Sub-sectorial specialist skills Transversal skills (Leadership) Creative Education TVET Policy Practical Learning Regional Learning
EU Regional Conclusions
New pathways into work Transversal skills (Arts Management) Technical Skills Short Modular Courses
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8. Upcoming Research
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• Wider Europe: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Ukraine
• Americas: Colombia, Brazil, Argentina
• MENA: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria
• South Asia: TBC
• Sub-Saharan Africa: TBC
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Part Three: Partnership & Programme
Development
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Image: Participants on #MTS
UK Summer School, London,
2014 Photo © Danielle Baillie
Image: Simon & Sarah with the Argentinean
Ambassador to London 2014. Photo © Court
esy Argentinean Embassy
Image: Simon presenting to stakeholders, Spring Gardens,
London, 2014. Photo © Danielle Baillie
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Key areas of work
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Professional
Development Policy
Youth
English Youth
Policy Professional
Development Youth
1. 2. 3. 4.
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Policy
Technical Assistance Thought Leadership
Qualification &
standards
development
Delivery: UK & Regional
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Image of cleaners in Shwedagon Pagoda, Yang
on, Myanmar.. Photo: © Simon Dancey
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Professional Development
Sub-sectorial
Museums &
Galleries
Technical
theatre Festivals TV & Film
Delivery: UK, regional, global & digital
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Fashion
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Images courtesy of
www.backstagecentre.com
Photography © Caroline Shillabeer
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Professional Development
Transversal
Leadership Innovation Entrepreneurship
Delivery: UK, regional, global & digital
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Business skills
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Youth
Takeover Live briefs Work attachments
Delivery: UK, regional, global & digital
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Apprenticeships
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Partners
Technical colleges
Government institutions and departments
Cultural organisations: museums, theatres, film companies, BBC
Specialist training providers
Freelancers
Awarding bodies
Sector skill councils
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Part 4: Next steps
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Market testing
Monitoring & Evaluation
Prototype refinement
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