Arts Management Project (Year Long)

Subject AMGT90016 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - 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

Semester 2, Parkville - 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

Regular supervision on campus

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: .5
Total Time Commitment: 240
Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts Management and/or successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Management or equivalent.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: Previously available as 760-549 Research Project 2 (year long). Students who have completed 760-549 Research Project 2 (year long) are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
Core Participation Requirements: Must be completed over two consecutive semesters of enrolment.

Coordinator

Dr 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 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.
Objectives:
  • be able to demonstrate awareness of complex organisational systems pertaining to a specific arts organisation;
  • be able to demonstrate awareness of external issues impacting upon the sustainability of arts organisations;
  • be able to demonstrate ability to analyse workplace practices in the effective management of staff; and
  • be able to demonstrate ability to recognize day to day workplace procedures, and strategic planning for the longer term.
Assessment: A project presentation totalling 10,000 words 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment).
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • 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.
Notes: This subject was formerly 760-549 Research Project 2 (year long). Students who have completed 760-549 Research Project 2 (year long) are not permitted to enrol in this subject.
Related Course(s): Master of Arts Management

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