Overview

This topic is designed to introduce cultural policy to students whose interests concern the areas of public policy in the arts, culture and society. The relationship between arts, culture and the state is at the core of the subject. It requires the development of a critical understanding of the relationship … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Introduce the subject area of cultural policy
  • Introduce the history of cultural policy
  • Provide an understanding of the different models of cultural funding seen internationally today
  • Provide a detailed understanding of the model of cultural funding used in Australia
  • Develop the critical skills necessary to interpret and assess a range of cultural policy documents

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Define cultural policy
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Demonstrate a knowledge of the history of cultural policy
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Demonstrate a knowledge of the different mechanisms of cultural provision, their costs and benefits
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Critically evaluate a range of different kinds of cultural policy documents
5.
Show awareness of how they might position themselves in relation to cultural policy in any career within the cultural sector

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