This articulated set is for people who contribute to the management of special events, focusing on social communication issues that are central to the successful coordination of such events.
There has been a rapid proliferation of local community special events, regional festivals, and national civic and sporting programs in the cultural life of Australians.
These cultural developments have increased the need for public and private institutions to employ individuals who can competently design, implement, and evaluate special event programs. These courses are designed for people who contribute to the strategic, logistical and operational planning and management of these events.
The Graduate Certificate course provides a valuable introduction to the role of communication theory and practice in the development of the civic or commercial cultural events. You can tailor subjects and your assignments to address your workplace issues, programs and special events. People teaching communications-related programs also find this course stimulating and beneficial.
The Graduate Certificate in Cultural Event Management articulates with the Graduate Diploma of Cultural Event Management and credit is awarded in the higher degree for subjects completed in the Graduate Certificate.
Credit arrangements for the existing degrees will prevail.
Candidates who have successfully completed EDC501 Drama and Theatre of Celebration will be given credit for COM525 Drama and Theatre of Celebration.
Candidates who have successfully completed EDC502 Site-Specific Dramatic Performance will be given credit for COM526 Site-Specific Cultural Performance.
To graduate from the Graduate Certificate, candidates must satisfactorily complete 32 points, comprising three coursework subjects: one of 16 points and two of eight points.
To graduate from the Graduate Diploma, candidates must satisfactorily complete 64 points.
To graduate from the Master of Arts, candidates must satifactorily complete 96 points.
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The Graduate Certificate consists of three subjects; one core subject worth 16 points and two Restricted Electives.
The Graduate Diploma consists of three subjects for the Graduate Certificate, plus the equivalent of four 8 point subjects (with one core subject worth 16 points).
Admission to Master of Arts (Cultural Event Management) is available to students who have satisfactorily completed the Graduate Diploma requirements. To graduate with the Master of Arts (Cultural Event Management), students must complete an additional two compulsory 16 point core subjects.
An indicative course structure and enrolment pattern are available in the CSU Handbook
A Bachelor degree in a related discipline, or Postgraduate Certificate, and/or professional experience in special event coordination, cultural performance or community arts, public relations or organisational communication are generally required for admission to the Graduate Certificate.
Qualified candidates from different fields seeking further professional development are encouraged to apply for admission.
Admission to Master of Arts (Cultural Event Management) is available
to students who have satisfactorily completed the Graduate Diploma requirements
and are subsequently admitted to the Master of Arts (Cultural Event Management).
The following information gives you an overview of studying by distance education.
Course materials
When studying by distance education you may receive:
Distance education students usually study two 8 point subjects per semester. More or fewer subjects may be studied in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Teleconferencing
Telephone tutorials may also be used to supplement face-to-face contact between students and academic staff. Conference calls enable several students, either at home or at a common location, to participate in a group tutorial with academic staff.
Direct telephone contact and email
Students are encouraged to maintain direct contact with staff by telephone or email. Office telephone numbers and email addresses will be supplied and telephone answering services are available in the offices of Course Coordinators. Students will also be advised of numbers for the School's central telephone answering and facsimile machines.
Online forums
Students may participate in various forums online, enabling direct and instant contact with staff and other students.
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