Arts Management

Subject 760-431 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
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 Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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Subject Overview: This subject introduces students to key principles of organisational management within the context of the arts industry. In addition to generic management issues, students will be asked to identify and analyse issues unique to the arts industry. Students will be introduced to relevant case studies from a diverse range of arts organisations illustrating the application of strategic planning, communications strategies and board development.
Assessment: Written work totalling 5000 words. A group project and class presentation and documentation equivalent to 1500 words 30% (due mid semester) and a research essay or equivalent to 3500 words 70% (due at end of semester).
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts: A subject reader will be available.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • be able to demonstrate research and analytical skills;
  • be able to demonstrate attention to detail;
  • be able to demonstrate understanding of ethical and cultural contexts;
  • be able to demonstrate clear spoken and written communication.
Related Course(s): Master of Arts Management
Master of Cinema Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Management

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