To understand the basic concepts of Project Management
To understand the role of Project Managers
To define projects and to understand their impact into the film business industry
To use a set of tools and techniques applicable at the planning stages of the project
To enable students to define and plan a simple project
To understand a project's triple constraint: Scope, Time and Cost
Topic 1
Welcome and Introduction to the course
Introduction to Project Management
a. Project life cycle
b. The role of the Project Manager
Topic 2
Project initiation & planning
a. Project initiation
- Overview
- Project requirements
- Project objectives
- Business case and Investments needs
b. Project planning
- The project management plan
- Scope management plan
- Time management plan
- Cost management plan
- Subsidiary management plans (Resources, Stakeholders, Quality and Risk
management plan)
Topic 3
Leadership skills and Team Management
a. Managing teamwork: motivation, delegation and professional development
b. Managing relationships: conflict management and negotiation skills
c. Communication skills
Theory development, Discussions, Workshops and Tests.
BERKUN, S. 2008. Making Things Happen. Sebastopol: O Reilly.
HEAGNEY, J. 2011. Fundamentals of Project Management. New York: Amacom Books.
VVAA. 2013. A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. Newtown Square, Pennsylvania: Project Management Institute.