Art and Cultural Management in Asia (AMGT90032)

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Overview

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This subject combines a study of the Asian arts, cultural and creative sector today with a consideration of the demands of working collaboratively between Australia and Asian countries. The subject examines social, political and cultural backgrounds within the Asia-Pacific region and the ramifications for engagement with cultural organisations and creative practitioners. The approach to the material is through lectures, readings, class discussions, guest speakers from industry and the content is topic-based, which will vary from year to year depending on the composition of the class and guest lecturers.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject students will be able to:



  • value the complexity of the Asian region as a whole, and how cultural, social and economic perspectives inform arts practice and its delivery in this context;
  • discuss the nature of contemporary artistic production and organisation in selected Asian countries; and
  • investigate and critique artistic projects and events that are developed in the Asia-Pacific region.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:

  •  problem solving and research skills;
  •  effective communication skills;
  •  ethical professional practice;
  •  be capable of creative thinking, of being imaginative and being open to experience; and
  •  be open to other cultures and perspectives.

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Seminar preparation and participation, with a paper

  • 2500 words (total)
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 100% of class in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected.		2 Weeks after the end of teaching50%

A paper

  • 2500 words
2 Weeks after the end of teaching50%

Additional details

 

 

Last updated: 10 November 2023

Dates & times

Not available in 2023

Time commitment details

170 hours

Last updated: 10 November 2023

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Readings and resources available on LMS.

  • Subject notes

    Admission to the Master of Art Curatorship or Master of Arts and Cultural Management is required to take this subject.

  • Links to additional information

    http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/culture-communication

  • 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

    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