Exploring the Entertainment Industry in Practice

On October 16, Senior Lecturer Serik Mominov organized an off-campus class at Usetime anti-café for third-year students in the Kazakh-language track of the Tourism degree programme as part of the Entertainment Industry course.

The class aimed to introduce students to contemporary leisure formats and connect theoretical knowledge with practice. Students explored how anti-cafés differ from traditional cafés, how leisure spaces are organized, and what entertainment options are offered to visitors.

Discussions focused on visitor needs, target audiences, and ways to enhance the appeal of leisure services. Students also spoke with the anti-café management, who answered their questions about running the venue, customer service, and attracting visitors.

The off-campus class broadened students’ understanding of the entertainment industry and helped them develop professional analytical skills