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Marketing the Arts (AMGT90017)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject investigates the diversity of marketing forms, practices and strategies used across the breadth of arts organisations. Students will explore a range of influential marketing concepts, investigating the evolution from traditional forms of engagement to contemporary innovations in this area. Seminars will explore the interrelationship between communication theory and practice, identifying pivotal issues and influential concepts in arts marketing. Topics include strategic marketing planning, branding, pricing and communications. Students will engage in an advanced study of scholarly approaches and contemporary debates in the field as well as applying marketing tools and techniques.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Differentiate marketing practices in a range of arts industry contexts
- Investigate the effectiveness of different marketing tools and strategies
- Critique the influence of socio-economic and cultural trends on marketing strategies
- Judge specific marketing theory and models and argue whether they are relevant to arts and cultural activity
- Formulate an integrated marketing plan.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- Be able to demonstrate advanced communication skills and ability to work successfully with peers
- Be able to access a broad range of resource material and appropriate professional and governmental agencies
- Be able to demonstrate creative thinking
- Be able to conceptualise and design projects
- Be able to demonstrate leadership and teamwork.
Last updated: 8 November 2024