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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Contemporary Issues in Arts Management

  • Unit Code

    ADM4108

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit explores the critical contemporary issues affecting the study and practice of arts management. It examines the recent literature in the field as well as the latest developments in professional practice, with particular focus on issues relating to management, marketing, finance and law.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. A sound knowledge of the most recent research into arts management world-wide, coupled with an understanding of key findings and methodologies.
  2. An in-depth understanding of the various factors affecting arts management in the contemporary environment.
  3. The ability to critically analyse and synthesise information acquired throughout the unit, so as to readily apply this information in a practical sense or to undertake further research in the field.

Unit Content

  1. An analysis of the contemporary financial environment as it relates to arts organisations, incorporating discussions relating to Government funding, corporate sponsorship and self-generated income.
  2. An examination of key issues affecting the management of arts organisations, as and when they arise.
  3. An examination of new concepts, trends and techniques associated with the marketing of Australian artistic product, incorporating analysis of modern reaserch methodologies and audience development strategies.
  4. An exploration of major issues affecting the current political, economic, socio-cultural, technological and global environments, together with the range of opportunities and challenges these issues present to modern arts managers.

Additional Learning Experience Information

A series of seminars incorporating lectures, class discussions, literature reviews and case analyses.

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Literature ReviewLiterature Review100%

Text References

  • ^ References will vary depending on the student's specific project focus.
  • References will vary depending on the student's specific project focus.

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Contemporary Issues in Arts Management

  • Unit Code

    ADM4108

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit explores the critical contemporary issues affecting the study and practice of arts management. It examines the recent literature in the field as well as the latest developments in professional practice, with particular focus on issues relating to management, marketing, finance and law.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. A sound knowledge of the most recent research into arts management world-wide, coupled with an understanding of key findings and methodologies.
  2. An in-depth understanding of the various factors affecting arts management in the contemporary environment.
  3. The ability to critically analyse and synthesise information acquired throughout the unit, so as to readily apply this information in a practical sense or to undertake further research in the field.

Unit Content

  1. An analysis of the contemporary financial environment as it relates to arts organisations, incorporating discussions relating to Government funding, corporate sponsorship and self-generated income.
  2. An examination of key issues affecting the management of arts organisations, as and when they arise.
  3. An examination of new concepts, trends and techniques associated with the marketing of Australian artistic product, incorporating analysis of modern reaserch methodologies and audience development strategies.
  4. An exploration of major issues affecting the current political, economic, socio-cultural, technological and global environments, together with the range of opportunities and challenges these issues present to modern arts managers.

Additional Learning Experience Information

A series of seminars incorporating lectures, class discussions, literature reviews and case analyses.

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Literature ReviewLiterature Review100%

Text References

  • ^ References will vary depending on the student's specific project focus.
  • References will vary depending on the student's specific project focus.

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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