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Principles of Arts Management (AMGT90001)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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April
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject introduces students to the theories, processes, and practices behind strategic planning and decision-making in arts organisations today. In addition to generic management issues, students will be asked to identify and analyse issues specific to the arts industry. Students will be introduced to core issues in arts management, including arts leadership; strategic planning; governance; organisational structuring; funding and financing; audience experience; conflict and negotiation; sustainability; diversity; equity; and inclusion. Emergent concepts and approaches in the field such as co-creation and agile project management will also be considered.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Appraise contemporary issues in organisational management in the context of the arts industry
- Investigate key sector and industry factors impacting upon the management of arts organisations
- Critically evaluate and apply a range of approaches to strategic organisational planning
- Create knowledge of the arts industry and weigh the importance of external stakeholder management
- Value the principles of good governance in arts organisations.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- Advanced their communication skills through contributions to seminar discussions and presentations
- Developed their research, analytical and writing skills
- Expanded their conceptual skills and creative thinking
- Increased their capacity for effective teamwork through group discussions and collaboration
- developed their time management and planning skills thorugh managing subject workload requirements.
Last updated: 8 November 2024