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| Module Availability |
Semester 2 |
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| Assessment Pattern |
Coursework: production of an academic poster (50%) and an accompanying 10-minute presentation (50%) - 100%
If this module is core for your programme, you will need to achieve a minimum of 40% for each Unit of Assessment. If the module is not core, you will need a weighted aggregate mark of 40% |
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| Module Overview |
| The purpose of the module is to enable you to recognise, understand and debate the issues that arise within the cultural and creative industries. The cultural and creative industries are fast-changing, responsive and innovative environments in which to work. Critical and creative thinking and the ability to engage with current debates are key skills for sector workers. The module content is co-created by the student group as potential topics for discussion are suggested and agreed upon by all participants at the start of the semester. Sessions are student-led and require you to undertake preparatory research and reading in order to question and debate. |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
| Both HE2 Music Business Studies modules. |
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| Module Aims |
• To encourage student-led research, argument and discussion.
• To foster critical engagement with contemporary issues.
• To create real-world learning environments by the co-creation of topics for discussion and knowledge sharing within the classroom.
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| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this module you should be able to:
• Critically evaluate and discuss in detail a range of current issues facing arts practitioners, managers and policy makers within the cultural industries.
• Analyse the impact of contemporary issues upon workers and the creation or development of policies within the cultural/creative industries.
• Engage articulately and professionally in group-debate.
• Demonstrate, articulate and present relevant facts about issues about the cultural/creative industries, both visually and orally.
Transferable Skills:
• Researching relevant facts and articulating them clearly and concisely.
• Analytical interpretation of facts and information.
• Developing cogent and logical arguments.
• Critical thinking.
• Presenting information visually.
• Presentation skills.
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| Module Content |
| The topics for discussion will be agreed by the group: reference may be made to areas such as changes in government policy, performing right issues, festival management, social inclusion, access to funding, technological developments, for example. The module is intended to be highly collaborative, student-led and discussion-based, replicating real-world knowledge exploration and sharing. Students are expected to conduct preparatory reading so that individual participation and group interaction is informed and lively. |
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
• Individual background reading and research.
• Student-led group discussions.
• Preparation and presentation of an academic poster.
• Knowledge-sharing within the classroom.
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
Compulsory Reading:
Students need to visit these websites regularly to look at new publications, policies and issues as they are posted and read relevant policy and discussion documents:
Arts Council England www.artscouncil.org.uk
Department of Culture, Media and Sport http://www.culture.gov.uk
Journal:
Arts Professional
Recommended Reading:
MissionsModelsMoney www.missionmodelsmoney.org.uk
Journals:
International Journal of Arts Management
International Journal of Cultural Policy
Additionally, you are encouraged to build and share your own resources of books, journals, articles and media commentary.
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| Last Updated |
| 11.04.11 |
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