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Arts Management Thesis Part 1 (AMGT90027)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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Students enrolled in this subject will undertake a piece of research in arts management approved by the course coordinator. The research will incorporate both theoretical inquiry and primary research. On completion of the subject, students will submit a minor thesis on their chosen research topic. Enrolment in the thesis is across two consecutive semesters and students must enrol in the subject in each semester to ensure they are meeting the full 37.5 point requirement for the year-long subject.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- developed their skills in the forms of scholarly and critical analysis and inquiry appropriate to arts management;
- bought an independent research project from inception and development to completion;
- learnt how to develop their research ideas and improve their writing skills under supervision; and
- significantly enhanced their understanding of a specific area or methodology in arts management.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- an ability to initiate a self-contained research project and to formulate a viable research question;
- an ability to evaluate and synthesize research and professional literature in the student's field of research;
- an ability to manage research information effectively and efficiently in the application of computer systems and software;
- a capacity to articulate their research in written presentations;
- an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of research; and
- a respect for intellectual integrity and for the ethics of research and scholarship.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
The thesis is available only to students enrolled in the
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Students who were admitted to the Master of Arts and Cultural Management prior to 2017, but who are accepted for the minor thesis from Semester 1 2017 onwards, will need to take MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices during the first semester of their enrolment in the thesis, in accordance with course rules at the time of admission.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
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AMGT90019 | Minor Thesis - Arts Management |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Please note: This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. AMGT90027 and AMGT90028 together).
- A thesis of 12 000 words on an approved topic written over two consecutive semesters (100%) - due at the end of the second semester of enrolment.
- Hurdle statement: students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of supervision meetings in order to qualify to have their written work assessed.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Christiaan De Beukelaer Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 25 hours: Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor as arranged. Meetings should normally occur fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Christiaan De Beukelaer Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 25 hours: Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor as arranged. Meetings should normally occur fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
510 hours total - inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2)
Additional delivery details
This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in AMGT90027 Arts Management Thesis Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in AMGT90028 Arts Management Thesis Part 2, for a total enrolment of 37.5 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Please note: information provided in this Handbook entry applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (AMGT90027 Arts Management Thesis Part 1 and AMGT90028 Arts Management Thesis Part 2)
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022