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Arts Law (AMGT90002)
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
Overview
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This subject introduces the general framework of Australia's legal system as it relates to the arts and cultural sector. It then focuses on three areas relevant to all cultural sectors: contract, copyright and negligence. Aspects of trade practices law and corporations legislation will also be examined. A range of other issues are covered in outline, including the limits imposed on artistic expression by defamation law and censorship.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- understand the principles and laws associated with such legal issues as intellectual property in arts industry contexts;
- analyse and contribute to broader intellectual debates on legal issues that impact upon arts management;
- demonstrate the ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex contractual concepts and obligations regarding artists rights in arts industry contexts; and
- identify and access appropriate professional assistance in relation to specific legal issues in the arts industry contexts.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- be able to access and adequately interpret a broad range of resource material, including traditional text and electronic media;
- be able to identify potential problems and appropriate solutions;
- be able to show analytical abilities;
- be able to hypothesise and promote arguments; and
- be able to demonstrate clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- One written exercise, eqiuvalent to 2,500 words (50%), due during semester
- A take-home exam, equivalent to 2,500 words (50%), due in the examination period
- Hurdle: 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: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Guy Morrow Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 36 hours: a 2 hour lecture and 1 hour tutorial per week throughout semester Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available.
- Subject notes
Admission to Postgraduate Diploma Arts & Cultural Management, Master of Cinema Management, Master of Art Curatorship, Master of Arts and Cultural Management, or Master of Arts and Cultural Management (Moving Image).
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Arts and Cultural Management (Advanced) - 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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022