Cultural Festivals and Special Events (AMGT90024)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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Cultural festivals, carnivals and special events are a prominent feature of arts and cultural activities at the local, national and international level. Through a series of international and local case studies this subject examines the cultural, economic and artistic origins of and rationales for these events in the context of a range of theoretical framings. These include the presence of invented traditions, the carnivalesque and ritual in contemporary festival practices. The role of programming, artistic direction and audiences will be explored in order to appreciate the diverse range of interests that served by such events and the social and political contexts within which they take place.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- examine the historical and cultural aspects of festivals;
- convey an appreciation of a range of local and international arts and cultural festivals;
- foster an understanding of the nature of festival artistic programming; and
- explore the economic, political and social contexts of festivals and special events.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- be able to demonstrate research and analytical skills;
- be able to demonstrate clear spoken and written communication;
- be able to demonstrate attention to detail; and
- be able to demonstrate understanding of ethical and cultural contexts.
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
- A 2,000 word assignment (40%), due during semester
- A 3,000 word assignment (60%), 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 Kirsten Stevens Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 24 hours: comprising of a 1-hour lecture and 1-hour seminar 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
- Semester 2
Coordinator Kirsten Stevens Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 24 hours: comprising of a 1-hour lecture and 1-hour seminar per week, throughout semester Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Arts and Cultural Management (Advanced) Course Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage Course Master of Directing for Performance Specialisation (formal) Art History - 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 3 November 2022