Advanced Arts Management

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

170

Satisfactory completion of 760-431 / AMGT90001 Arts Management, or equivalent.

Students who have previously completed 760-522 Advanced Arts Management or 760-522 Advanced Management are not permitted to enrol in this subject.

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.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

The aim of this subject is to provide students with knowledge, insight and skills in the practice of managing creative people and organisations. This is achieved through the study of the theory and practice of good management and effective leadership as it applies to a range of organisational styles in the arts, considering and comparing the not-for-profit and commercial sectors. Topics will include but not be limited to: creating visions for arts organisations, the theory and practice of strategic planning, managing different types and sizes of organisations, managing staff and stakeholders.

People who successfully complete this subject should:

• understand the role of managers and the requirements of management;
• understand leadership models and skills;
• understand the role and creation of strategic plans;
• demonstrate new understandings of management practice;
• problem solve in stakeholder relations;
• problem solve in staff relations;
• understand change and risk management; and
• critically analyse the role of managmenet in contemporary cultural organisations.

An oral presentation and seminar paper equivalent to 1500 words 30% (due mid semester) and a written assignment or case study of 3500 words 70% (due in the examination period). Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% (or 10 out of 12) classes 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.

A subject reader will be available.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• be able to demonstrate effective time management;
• be able to plan and execute research at a high level;
• be able to demonstrate critical thinking and analysis at a high level;
• be able to communicate research finding in clear and concise ways;
• be able to demonstrate creative thinking; and
• be able to understand social, ethical and cultural contexts.

Students who have previously completed 760-522 Advanced Arts Management or 760-522 Advanced Management are not permitted to enrol in this subject.