Arts Management Research Project 1

Subject 760-443 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009.

Credit Points: 25.00
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular supervision across two concurrent semesters
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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Contact

Kate MacNeill
cmmacn@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: This subject offers the opportunity for students to undertake original research on an approved research project into some aspect of arts management. On completion of this subject students should be able to frame research topics, undertake literature reviews and define appropriate methodologies within the broad field of arts management. Research may be in the sub-fields of management, including law, marketing, financial management, policy, or other aspects of management relevant to the arts industry.
Objectives:
  • be able to hypothesise and act upon research needs in arts management;
  • be able to identify appropriate research methodologies for research in arts management;
  • be able to demonstrate the ability and self-confidence to comprehend and address complex issues in the arts industry.
Assessment: A research paper totalling 10 000 words 100% (due at end of the second consecutive semester unless otherwise approved by supervisor).
Prescribed Texts:
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
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Generic Skills:
  • be able to undertake supervised research;
  • be able to access a broad range of organisational systems and resource material, including traditional text and electronic media;
  • be able to understand social, ethical and cultural interests;
  • be able to demonstrate attention to detail;
  • be able to demonstrate organisation of information.
Related Course(s): Master of Arts Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Management

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