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Specialist Certificate in Cultural Development Planning (SC-CDP)
Specialist CertificateYear: 2017 Delivered: Online
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Further study
Coordinator
Dr. James Oliver
Contact
School of Melbourne Custom Programs
Future students:
- Further information:http://www.commercial.unimelb.edu.au/courses
- Email:vcamcm-cdp@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Award title | Specialist Certificate in Cultural Development Planning |
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Year & campus | 2017 — Parkville |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | Non-AQF |
Credit points | 25 credit points |
Duration | 6 months part-time |
The Specialist Certificate in Cultural Development Planning consists of two 12.5 point subjects. It explores an approach to cultural development planning that is based on globally recognized principles and established planning practices while remaining sensitive to the local contexts. The course introduces the key ideas of contemporary cultural development while providing students with a context in which they undertake practical work to create an effective cultural development plan for their organization. The course brings together the expertise of the Centre for Cultural Partnerships with the Cultural Development Network’s practice and research on cultural development in local government.
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Entry requirements
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
either
- an undergraduate degree with a major relevant to cultural development or equivalent, or
- an undergraduate degree in any discipline together with at least two years of documented work experience related to cultural development, or
- at least four years of documented work experience related to cultural development which demonstrates the capacity to successfully undertake the course.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
2. In ranking and/or assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- prior academic qualification and performance; and/or
- professional experience.
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Communication: Students must be able to participate in online learning and discussions as required. They will also need to communicate effectively and efficiently in written forms. Communication with fellow students, professional and academic staff, and the wider public about their knowledge and application of cultural development disciplines is essential.
Creative, Intellectual and Organisational Abilities: Students require the capacity for creative, high-level problem-solving. They are also expected to comprehend disciplinary and cross-disciplinary information. Students must have the ability to establish study plans and prioritise learning objectives and outcomes.
Behavioural and Social Attributes: Students must possess behavioural and social attributes that enable them to participate in a complex learning environment. They must take full responsibility for their own participation and learning. Students also contribute to the learning of other students in the online environment and must therefore demonstrate a wide range of interpersonal skills which consider the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students.
Disability: Students who have a disability which may prevent them from participating in tasks involving these inherent academic requirements are encouraged to contact the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/ Adjustments can be provided to minimise the impact of a disability; however, students will need to participate in the course in an independent manner.
Intended learning outcomes
The Specialist Certificate in Cultural Development Planning consists of two 12.5 point subjects. It explores an approach to cultural development planning that is based on globally recognized principles and established planning practices while remaining sensitive to the local contexts. The course introduces the key ideas of contemporary cultural development while providing students with a context in which they undertake practical work to create an effective cultural development plan for their organization. The course brings together the expertise of the Centre for Cultural Partnerships with the Cultural Development Network’s practice and research on cultural development in local government.
Generic skills
On completion of this course students should be able to demonstrate:
- An ability to contextualise complex knowledge and synthesis this into effective communication.
- A commitment to professional and academic ethics and excellence.
- Collaborative and teamwork skills through working with fellow students.
- A capacity to critically investigate, modify and adapt new ideas and approaches.
- The ability to contribute to debates about cultural development and its significance.
Graduate attributes
The Melbourne Experience enables our graduates to become:
- Academically excellent:
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- have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
- have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s)
- reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
- be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
- be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies
- Knowledgeable across disciplines:
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- examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
- expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
- have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
- have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment
- Leaders in communities:
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- initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces
- have excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations
- mentor future generations of learners
- engage in meaningful public discourse, with a profound awareness of community needs
- Attuned to cultural diversity:
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- value different cultures
- be well-informed citizens able to contribute to their communities wherever they choose to live and work
- have an understanding of the social and cultural diversity in our community
- respect indigenous knowledge, cultures and values
- Active global citizens:
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- accept social and civic responsibilities
- be advocates for improving the sustainability of the environment have a broad global understanding, with a high regard for human rights, equity and ethics
Course structure
The course consists of two compulsory 12.5 point subjects:
- CULS90011 Cultural Development Contexts
- CULS90010 Cultural Development Planning
Subject options
Core Subjects
The course consists of two compulsory 12.5 point subjects.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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SOCI90014 | Cultural Development Planning | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
SOCI90015 | Cultural Development Contexts | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
Further study
Graduates of this course may be eligible for advanced standing in the Graduate Certificate in Arts and Community Engagement or may progress to a range of postgraduate programs offered by the Faculty of VCA and MCM.
Last updated: 18 December 2020