Applied Research Methods (AMGT90029)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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Overview
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This subject is an overview of the qualitative and quantitative methods used in researching the Arts and Cultural sector. The course will cover research design, implementation, analysis and communication of results. Particular focus will be paid to the application of research in professional settings.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Evaluate research methods and outputs in managing arts and cultural organisations
- Assess the suitability of research methods that are commonly used in arts and cultural organisations.
- Design a basic research project for an arts or cultural organisation
- Identify and respond to ethical challenges that arise in applied research for the arts and cultural industries
- Use a variety of research methods as problem-solving tools in arts and cultural organisations.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Oral and written communication
- Collaborative learning
- Problem solving
- Team work
- Application of theory to practice
- Interpretation & analysis
- Critical thinking
- Synthesis of data and other information
- Evaluation of data and other information
- Accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the 175AA Master of Arts and Cultural Management
OR
Head of Program approval is required for enrolment by Community Access Program (CAP), Inbound Exchange/Study Abroad or Incoming Cross-institutional students.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students are strongly encouraged to complete AMGT90029 Applied Research Methods in the teaching period just before they enter their capstone subject (ARTS90024 or MULT90064).
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Written assignment
| Early in the teaching period | 30% |
Quiz, due towards the end of the teaching period
| Second half of the teaching period | 20% |
Research proposal
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Coordinator Brian Long Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 28 hours total: 1 x 4-hour seminar and 4 x 6-hour seminars Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 10 February 2025 to 21 February 2025 Last self-enrol date 12 February 2025 Census date 21 February 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 28 February 2025 Assessment period ends 7 March 2025 Summer Term contact information
- Winter Term
Coordinator Brian Long Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 28 hours: 4 x 6-hour seminars and 1 x 4-hour seminar Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 30 June 2025 to 11 July 2025 Last self-enrol date 2 July 2025 Census date 11 July 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 18 July 2025 Assessment period ends 25 July 2025 Winter Term contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
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Last updated: 4 March 2025