ObjectivesProvides a program of study for those seeking employment as professional arts managers. Provides a solid foundation in the theory and practice of business, administration, and management as they relate to the arts industry. The central focus of the course is the provision of knowledge and skills required to manage theatre companies, venues, dance companies, exhibitions, community arts centres, galleries, concerts, festivals and other areas of the entertainment and arts industries. As well as providing essential management knowledge, the course is structured to foster a detailed understanding of the history and development of the arts in contemporary society. By studying within the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, students have opportunities for practical experience in the management of all facets of the arts industry. During the later stages of the degree, practical experience is required in the wider community.
Entry requirementsApplicants will be required to complete an interview. Information regarding interview requirements and procedures is available from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Admission interviews are normally held in December. Well developed academic skills, as indicated by strong results in the TEE or equivalent, are a primary requirement in order to be seriously considered.
Academic titleBachelor Of Arts (Arts Management)
Course descriptionRelated careers
Arts Manager
This course is available for on-campus study by students with an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
The three year full-time course consists of twenty one units of study, plus six practicum.
ELECTIVES
Students select four Elective Study units from a range offered by other Faculties. Students may claim exemptions from Elective Study units on the basis of other tertiary qualifications.
PRACTICUM
The first two practicum units involve staffing Front of House for Academy productions. In practicum three and four, students take on the management roles of Front of House and are also encouraged to become involved in community and professional activites. In practicum five, students gain experience with professional companies.
In the last semester, students undertake their final practicum as an Industry Placement, which is full-time for a period of ten weeks. This occurs with a professional arts organisation.
This placement is designed to synthesise theory and practice and to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills acquisition over the previous five semesters. It also provides a transition period that is a practical preparation for the workforce.
Year One
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
ADM1101 Management Principles and Practices 1 15
ADM1110 Finance 1 15
ADM1150 Communication in the Arts 10
ADM1170 Campus/Industry Practicum 1 5
PAM1029 Research and Computing Skills 15
Semester 2
ADM1140 Marketing 1 15
ADM1210 Finance 2 15
ADM1250 History of the Arts 10
ADM1270 Campus/Industry Practicum 2 5
ECF1110 Economics I 15
Year Two
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
ADM2120 Arts Law 1 15
ADM2201 Management Principles and Practices 2 15
ADM2350 The Process of the Performing Arts 10
ADM2370 Campus/Industry Practicum 3 5
Elective
Semester 2
ADM2240 Marketing 2 15
ADM2450 The Arts in Contemporary Society 10
ADM2470 Campus/Industry Practicum 4 5
Elective
MAN2145 Human Resource Management II 15
Year Three
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
ADM3110 Finance and Funding 10
ADM3220 Arts Law 2 15
ADM3570 Campus/Industry Practicum 5 5
Elective*
Elective*
Semester 2
ADM3301 Management Principles and Practices 3 30
ADM3670 Industry Placement 30
*ADM3315 Arts Production Planning and ADM2101 International Arts Environment will be offered by the Department as an elective if there are sufficient numbers to make the class viable.