Arts Policy and Issues

Subject AMGT90004 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 hours: 12 x 2 hour lecture and 1 hour tutorial per week throughout semester.
Total Time Commitment:

170

Prerequisites:

Admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts & Cultural Management, Master of Art Curatorship, Master of Cinema Management, Master of Arts and Cultural Management, or Master of Arts and Cultural Management (Moving Image).

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

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

Mr Brian Long

Contact

blong@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject introduces students to arts policy and the issues that arise from the role the arts play in society. It surveys policy across various art forms and gives students a working grasp of how policy impacts on arts companies and artists. The focus is on the mechanics and practicalities of arts policy.

Learning Outcomes:
  • be able to understand government policies and strategies associated with the arts industry;
  • be able to demonstrate the ability and self-confidence to comprehend and analyse complex policy and political frameworks;
  • be able to engage in debates relating to the interplay between government and the arts sector;
  • be able to analyse and critique new policy initiatives for the arts industry as they arise.
Assessment:

An article analysis of 500 words 10% (due early semester), a group project and seminar presentation of 2000 words 40% (due late semester), and an essay of 2500 words 50% (due in the examination period).

Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject.

Prescribed 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 source and evaluate diverse resource material, including traditional text and electronic media;
  • be able to demonstrate the writing skills to present essay works and approved topics to an advanced level;
  • be able to demonstrate the critical thinking required to conceptualise and form strategies; and
  • be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically.
Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Arts and Cultural Management (Advanced)
Master of Directing for Performance
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts and Cultural Management
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: 100 Point Master of Art Curatorship
150 Point Master of Art Curatorship
150 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management
200 Point Master of Art Curatorship
200 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management
EMA 150 point program - full time over 1.5 years
EMA 200 point program - full time over 1.5 years
EMA 200 point program - full time over 2 years

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