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Philanthropy and Development in the Arts (AMGT90030)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: cmmacn@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject will provide students with an understanding of the role of philanthropy, development activities and fundraising in the cultural not for profit sector. The focus is on developing an appreciation of the role of institutional and individual partnerships in this area. Combining an analysis of major philanthropic institutions, private gifts and bequests, and international practices, the subject canvasses the institutional and personal motivations of benefactors. It also provides an overview of the various government policies and legal frameworks that facilitate and enable philanthropic activity.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- demonstrate a developed knowledge of philanthropic institutions;
- identify sources of non-government funding for a range of cultural and artistic activities;
- demonstrate an appreciation of the motivations of corporate and individual givers;
- analyse appropriate partnerships for various purposes and cultural institutions; and
- communicate the value proposition of a specific partnership.
Generic skills
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- demonstrate advanced communication skills and ability to work successfully with peers;
- access a broad range of resource material and appropriate professional and governmental agencies;
- demonstrate creative thinking;
- conceptualise and design projects; and
- demonstrate leadership and teamwork
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 31 October 2023
Assessment
Additional details
- Presentation and report (2,000 words), 40%, due in week 8
- Strategic Plan (3,000 words), 60%, due in the examination period
- Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Kate MacNeill Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 36 hours: 1 x 1hr lecture and 1 x 2hr seminar for 12 weeks Total time commitment 170 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
Email: cmmacn@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A reader will be made available to students.
- 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
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 31 October 2023