Arts Management

Subject AMGT90001 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 hours: 12 x 2 hour lecture and 1 hour tutorial per week throughout semester.
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites:

Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Arts (specialisation in Arts & Cultural Management), Master of Arts and Cultural Management.

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Amanda Coles

Contact

amanda.coles@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

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 strategic planning, governance, employment relations and workforce development, funding and financing, community and audience engagement; and evaluations and indicators.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion students will have:

• acquired an understanding of the contemporary issues in organisational management in the context of the arts industry;
• gained insight into key sector and industry factors impacting upon the management of arts organisations;
• develop skills to be able to critically evaluate and apply a range of approaches to strategic organisational planning;
• extend their knowledge of the arts industry and the importance of external stakeholder management; and
• acquired an understanding of the principles of good governance in arts organisations.

Assessment:

A 1500 word organisational analysis, 25% (due mid-semester), a group project and class presentation 1500 word-equivalent 25% (due end of the teaching period), and a major piece of assessment 2500 words, 50% (due during the examination period).

Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject.

Prescribed Texts:

Weekly readings will be available via the subject LMS. Text TBC, available from the bookstore.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Upon successful completion the student will have:

  • 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; and
  • developed their time management and planning skills thorugh managing subject workload requirements.
Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Arts and Cultural Management (Advanced)
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts and Cultural Management
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: 150 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management
200 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management
200 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management - Moving Image specialisation

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