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Funding Opera in the Changing Landscape: Should Opera Be Funded or Accepted as a Fading Culture in South Africa? Yende, Sakhiseni Joseph
Research in Social Sciences and Technology Vol 9 No 2 (2024): Research in Social Sciences and Technology
Publisher : Research in Social Sciences and Technology- OpenED Network

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46303/ressat.2024.30

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Opera is considered a significant part of cultural heritage in many societies. In the South African context, opera has a rich history and has contributed to the development of various art forms. Opera has continued to play a significant role in preserving and promoting cultural diversity in South Africa. Opera production contribute to the economy by creating jobs for artists, musicians, technicians, and other professionals. Additionally, opera events can attract tourism and boost local economies. Public funding for opera may be seen as an investment with economic returns. The purpose of this article is to examine the funding of opera in South Africa against the backdrop of a changing cultural landscape. It aims to investigate whether opera should continue to receive funding or if it should be accepted as a fading cultural form. Employing a qualitative approach, ten participants, including opera company managers and artists, share their perspectives through semi-structured interviews. Colaizzi's phenomenological data analysis method reveals key themes of financial viability, challenges, and opportunities. Findings were presented in themes and supported by quotes from research participants. Opera company managers and artists shared valuable insights into financial viability, challenges, and opportunities. Strategic collaborations, revenue diversification, and the pivotal role of public funding emerged as central themes. The findings shed light on the adaptive measures undertaken by stakeholders in response to the changing cultural and financial climate. The conclusion synthesises the key findings, emphasising the resilience of South African opera in the face of funding challenges. It underscores the importance of balancing financial support and cultural acceptance for sustained vitality. The study contributes to ongoing discussions on the intersection of funding, cultural relevance, and the future of opera in South Africa.
Challenges Encountered Towards The Enhancement and Optimal Learning of The Creative Arts Subject In South Africa Yende, Sakhiseni Joseph; Mugovhani, Ndwamato George; Magagula, Simphiwe
TUMATA: Journal of Cultural and Arts Management Vol 1, No 01 (2023): June 2023
Publisher : Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24821/tumata.v1i01.12579

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In recent years, there have been debates regarding the scope of Creative Arts subject in the existing curriculum known as the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement offered in the South African public schools. Crucial points in question include the fact that the curriculum does not fully equip learners with the requisite skills for their respective areas of interest; and that these public schools are finding it difficult to get suitable and fully equipped educators for all the art forms (dance, music, drama, and visual arts) located within this Creative Arts subject. Presently there still need to be more skilled educators for this subject. This article sets out to interrogate these and many other challenges encountered in teaching and learning this subject. The study adopted a qualitative research method to collect data, using techniques such as semi-structured, structured, and sometimes convergent interviews with the principals, teachers, and selected learners from the selected public schools. A substantial review of previous and recent scholarly writings on the subject was done to substantiate the findings. A phenomenological data analysis was adopted whereby the primary findings were presented in themes and supported by the quotes from the participants. The over-arching finding, and conclusion is that this Creative Arts subject requires some intervention strategies and revision by government and all relevant stakeholders.
Co-Authors Magagula, Simphiwe Mugovhani, Ndwamato George