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Philanthropy and Development in the Arts (AMGT90030)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2021
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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 and international practices relating to private gifts and bequests, the subject canvasses the institutional and personal motivations of benefactors and 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:
- investigate the incentives of philanthropic institutions;
- judge and weigh sources of non-government funding for a range of cultural and artistic activities;
- determine and compare the motivations of corporate and individual givers; 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: 10 November 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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Presentation and report
| Week 8 | 40% |
Strategic Plan
| During the examination period | 60% |
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 | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2021
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A reader will be made available to students.
- 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: 10 November 2023