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Artist, entrepreneur, intellectual, manager, educator, social worker,
politician; an arts manager requires multiple skills. The enormous growth in
arts companies and organisations with paid administrators in New Zealand over
the last 20 years has developed an ever-increasing need for professional arts
managers.
Traditionally arts managers tend to fall into two categories; those with a
business background and those who are, or have been artists and wish to develop
their business skills. Whitecliffe's Master of Arts in Arts Management (MAAM)
degree provides a much needed bridge between art and commerce.
Knowledge
The programme develops theoretical knowledge and professional skills from
the perspective of the arts and is directed towards people with interests in
areas such as theatre, film, visual arts, dance, music, design, galleries,
community arts, and council or government arts organisations and arts
management.
The Whitecliffe MAAM is a low-residency programme that requires attendance
at 17 intensive weekend seminars, plus a substantial amount of independent
course work scheduled in the students' own time. Students can continue in their
employment, but must schedule release time as needed - keeping in touch with
lecturers and other students through online communication. A computer and
Internet access are essential.
Seminars
The MAAM programme includes monthly weekend seminars with high calibre guest
speakers from industry, tutorials and discussion groups. The programme also
involves independent study courses, internships based on field experience and
written research projects. During the first three semesters, students complete
six compulsory courses. In their fourth semester students select from a group
of self-directed research electives.
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A student's course of study includes seminars and supervisor contact and may
include work-related experience, independent research, industry case studies,
interviews, readings and assignments.
Enrolment
There are two intakes through the year for the MAAM (February and July)
however, applications for admission can be submitted at anytime. Applications
received after the preferential deadlines will be considered for entry subject
to places being available.
The two-year Masters of Arts in Arts Management has been approved and
accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) under the
provisions of the Education Act 1989.
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