Cultural Organisations Management – Thematic Units

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DPM50: The Dimensions of Cultural Phenomena

Module code: DPM50

ECTS Credit Points: 24

Module Type: Compulsory

Year: 1^st

Language: Greek

Module Outline

Module general description:

The aim of DPM50 is:

To introduce the basic concepts of culture, cultural industries and cultural activity in Greece and Europe.
To explore the ways in which cultural reality and cultural contexts are shaped in the Greek, European and global cultural scene.
To refer to the structure of culture and the development of cultural institutions.
To present the institutional framework and the development of cultural phenomena.
To explore the contribution of cultural contexts to the formation of new development systems for culture.
To briefly introduce the new development trends and important considerations of establishing culture in the era of digital communication.
To examine and analyse the development of cultural industries and cultural institutions in the 21st century.

Learning Outcomes: The learning objectives are:

To understand the basic concepts of culture, cultural industry and cultural activity in Greece and Europe.
To explore the ways in which cultural reality and cultural contexts are shaped in Greek, European and global cultural affairs.
To examine the structure of culture, the institutional framework and the development of cultural industries, organisations, institutions, bodies
To analyse the new trends in the cultural environment and the role of culture in the era of digital communication.
To develop their research skills and critical thinking.

Subjects covered:

Cultural Theory
National and International Cultural Policy
Contemporary Issues of Culture & Cultural Policy

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this module.

DPM51: Cultural Policy and Adminitration

Module code: DPM51

ECTS Credit Points: 24

Module Type: Compulsory

Year: 1^st

Language: Greek

Module Outline

Module general description: The aim of DPM 51 is:

To introduce the basic concepts of management, strategy, organization and administration of cultural units in the environment of cultural industries.
To explore the ways in which cultural policy and cultural management contribute significantly to the development of cultural units in the cultural industries landscape.
To report on the structure of cultural policy and cultural management in cultural units.
To examine the institutional framework for cultural management and cultural policy of cultural units in the landscape of cultural industries.
To explore the contribution of managers in the development and formulation of strategies and policies for cultural units.
To briefly introduce important institutional, regulatory and public interest considerations for the development of cultural policy in the digital age.
To examine and analyse the development of policies for culture, cultural management and administration of cultural units in the landscape of cultural industries in the 21st century.

Learning Outcomes: The learning objectives are:

To help students understand the basic concepts of cultural management and administration, cultural policy in the era of digital globalization.
To explore the ways in which scientific research on cultural policy and management influences the development of systems for the organization, management and promotion of cultural units in the Greek, European and global cultural goods community.
To examine the systems of organisation and management of cultural units, the institutional framework for the protection of cultural goods (products and services) and the cultural contexts for the development of cultural activities in the information and knowledge society.
To analyse new trends in cultural policy, management and administration of cultural units, the principles of general (public) interest of goods and the production and management of cultural activities.
To develop their research skills and critical thinking on cultural policy and management of cultural institutions, institutions and cultural production and management bodies

Subjects covered:

Cultural Policy and Administration of Cultural Institutions
Cultural Management and Models of Cultural Activities
Cultural Policy Strategies and Protection of Cultural Assets

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this module.

DPM60: Economics of Culture

Module code: DPM60

ECTS Credit Points: 24

Module Type: Compulsory

Year: 2^nd

Language: Greek

Module Outline

Module general description: The aim of DPM 60 is to:

To introduce the basic concepts of cultural and economic management of cultural units in the environment of cultural industries.
To explore the methods and issues of cultural and economic planning and programming.
To refer to the structure of economic and cultural management of cultural units.
To examine the institutional framework for the cultural economy and the ways in which cultural units are financed and resourced.
To explore the contribution of managers to the development and formulation of effective policies for the funding of cultural units.
To briefly introduce important considerations about the forms of funding for cultural units and cultural marketing in the era of digital communication and knowledge.
To examine and analyse the development of strategic and innovative models for resource management, cultural value and sponsorship in cultural units.

Learning Outcomes: The learning objectives are:

To help students understand the cultural and economic context of the development, management and administration of cultural units.
To explore the ways in which scientific research on the relationship between culture, economy and cultural goods contribute to the development of the cultural market in the era of digital globalisation.
To examine the systems of economic management of cultural units and the institutional framework for financing cultural goods (e.g. cultural sponsorship, grants, etc.) in Greece and Europe.
To analyse new trends in cultural economy and cultural investment in the information and knowledge society.
To develop their research skills and critical thinking on the relationship between culture and economy.

Subjects covered:

Management of Economics in Cultural Institutions
Resources of Cultural Institutions
Methods of financing cultural institutions

Prerequisites: DPM51.

DPM61: Cultural Communication

Module code: DPM61

ECTS Credit Points: 24

Module Type: Compulsory

Year: 2^nd

Language: Greek

Module Outline

Module general description: The aim of DPM 61 is:

To understand the role of communication in cultural reflection and practice.
To understand the multilevel role of communication in cultural activity, with the aim of acquiring knowledge for a critical approach to the practices one is called upon to apply to address problems related to culture.
To understand the interconnected relationship between culture and communication, through the treatment of the cultural phenomenon as a broad social function, where communication as a decisive lever for the birth, transmission and reproduction of cultural acts appears to occupy an important place in the context of social reality.
The examination of the mechanisms of communication, theoretical communication models, communication strategies, as well as communication methods.
The examination of methods and techniques of market research and public opinion polling, an essential tool for designing an appropriate strategy, as well as for understanding the needs of the public and at the same time raising their awareness of cultural practices.
The understanding of marketing practice in the field of culture and arts, where issues related to research and marketing planning in cultural units, the consideration of cultural goods as a product and the issue of distribution of cultural goods are analysed.

Learning Outcomes: The learning objectives are

Students will understand the basic concepts of cultural communication and promotion of cultural units in the information and knowledge society.
To explore the ways in which scientific research on the visibility, promotion and public interests in cultural units contribute to the more effective promotion of cultural organisations.
Examine the role of cultural communication in cultural organisations in Greece and Europe.
To analyse the new trends in cultural communication and promotion of cultural units.
To develop their research skills and critical thinking for the promotion and promotion of cultural units.

Subjects covered:

Communication principles and methods
Strategies of Cultural Communication and Promotion
Promotion of Cultural Organisations

Prerequisites: DPM51

DPMDE Postgraduate Diploma Thesis

Module code: DPMDE

ECTS Credit Points: 24

Module Type: Compulsory

Year: 3rd
Language: Greek

Module general description: The general categories of topics for the MSc are determined by the Director of the MSc after consultation with the Coordinators of the M.Sc. and are posted on the website of the H.O.U., before the beginning of the period for the submission of the relevant statement by the students.

The thematic fields are indicative and are linked to the specialized cognitive areas of the four thematic units of the MSc program. The topics proposed by the students may combine dimensions from two or more of these thematic fields related to the dimensions of cultural phenomena, cultural policy, cultural management and administration, the economy of culture and cultural communication.

Learning Outcomes: The learning objectives are:

To conduct interdisciplinary research on issues related to cultural theory, cultural policy, management, administration, cultural economy, new technologies, cultural communication and digital transformation in cultural units and cultural and creative industries in general.
To search, collect, verify, process critically-synthetically and effectively present information in the fields of culture and creativity and especially in cultural units.
To examine issues related to the management of cultural units and the development of cultural activities.
To analyze new trends in the management of cultural units and in general in the cultural and creative industries.
To develop their research skills and critical thinking on issues related to cultural management, administration, economy and communication as well as the economic development and cultural policy of cultural activities and cultural and creative industries in general.

General Regulation for Preparing Graduate Dissertations in PC with an annual Module Correspondence

For more information regarding the Specifications – Useful Material for writing Master’s Theses and uploading a Thesis at the H.O.U. Repository, you can go to the Digital Training Area http://study.eap.gr and especially to the Program of Studies section.

Prerequisites: The presentation of the Postgraduate Diploma Thesis takes place after the successful completion of the program’s Course Modules.

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