Cultural Management Project (Year Long)

Subject AMGT90016 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 02-Mar-2015 to 31-May-2015
Assessment Period End 26-Jun-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 13-Mar-2015
Census Date 31-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 08-May-2015

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 27-Jul-2015 to 25-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End 20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 07-Aug-2015
Census Date 31-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 25-Sep-2015

Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor as arranged. Meetings should normally occur fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration.



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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 0.25
Total Time Commitment:

340

Prerequisites:

Admission to the Master of Arts and Cultural Management.

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

Students who have previously completed 760-549 Research Project 2 (year long) or 760-459 Arts Management Project (Year Long) are not permitted to enrol in this subject.

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

Assoc Prof Kate Macneill

Contact

Kate Macneill

cmmacn@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Original research on an approved research project selected in consultation with the supervisor. The research project will be in the field of arts and cultural management as applied to a single art form or cross-art form projects such as festivals, multimedia projects or international exchange in the arts. A minimum of 50% of the student's research project must involve theoretical study. The theoretical study will provide a framework for any practical research undertaken. Enrolment in this subject is across two consecutive semesters and students must enrol in the subject in each semester to ensure they are meeting the full 25 point requirement for the year-long subject.

Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete this subject will:

  • be able to evaluate the current state of research in their selected field of study;
  • be able to identify and define a research issue;
  • be able to select and apply the appropriate methodology for collection and analysis of information in their chosen field; and
  • be able to select an appropriate form for the dissemination of their research findings.
Assessment:

A project presentation totalling 10 000 words 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment). Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of supervision meetings in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. Any student who fails to meet this hurdle without valid reason will not be eligible to pass the subject. All required written work must be submitted in order to pass the subject. Essays submitted after the due date without an extension will be penalised 2% per day. Essays submitted after two weeks of the assessment due date without a formally approved application for special consideration or an extension will only be marked on a pass/fail basis if accepted.

Prescribed Texts:

None

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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

Students who complete this subject will:

  • have further developed their research skills;
  • have developed their ability to think and argue critically and to express their ideas in written communication; and
  • have developed skills in oral presentation.
Notes:

Students who have previously completed 760-549 Research Project 2 (year long) or 760-459 Arts Management Project (Year Long) are not permitted to enrol in this subject.

Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: 100 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management
150 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management
200 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management

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