Arts Environment

Course aim

To provide participants with an understanding of the global, political, economic and cultural environment in which the arts operate. It addresses both the roles of arts in society and the role of government in relation to the arts. The economic, social and political dimensions of the arts are considered, as well as the impact of the globalisation of culture and the recognition of cultural diversity. In this context the cultural policy of Australia and selected overseas countries are examined. Finally, contemporary influences on arts practice are considered such as the industrial and economic framing of the arts and how the arts are presently valued and evaluated.

Course content

Definition and philosophy; sources of cultural statistics; relationships between the arts and society; structure and operation of the subsidised arts; roles of the arts in leisure and recreation; arts and the cultural industries; review of issues; education and the arts; roles of arts centres; cultural theories.
Syllabus includes: the general global environment; the arts and society; the economic, productive and government dimensions of the arts; new technology and the arts; the globalisation of culture; cultural policy and the arts in Australia; cultural policy and the arts in selected countries.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Presentation, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.