Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

• Unit Title

  Business Development in the Arts

• Unit Code

  ADM3520

• Year

  2020

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  3

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Helen Kathryn RUSAK

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Description

This unit provides a detailed description and analysis of State and Federal arts funding mechanisms, together with practical experience in the completion of funding applications. The role of individual and corporate financial support for arts organisations is also investigated and methods and styles of developing and presenting business cases and proposals for such support are examined.

Prerequisite Rule

Must pass all units from ADM1415, ACC1100, ADM1320, ADM1325, ADM1330, ADM1335, ADM1340, ECF1110, ADM2410, ADM2310, ADM2420, ADM2425, ADM2430, ADM2435, ADM2445, ADM2455

For COURSE_CODE NOT IN Y20 Do Permission required Otherwise true

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ADM3110

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Construct accurate and persuasive government funding applications.
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of the reasons for arts patronage.
3. Formulate sponsorship and partnership documents containing all relevant information.

Unit Content

1. Analysis of Australian and international arts industry funding models.
2. Australian government funding authorities and funding applications.
3. Examination of the role and nature of philanthropy and corporate sponsorship, and methods for gaining such support.
4. Private and public support for the arts.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminar format with the regular participation of industry practitioners.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

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