Design and Creative Industries (DM504-4-M-DCI) ASYNC Master Folder

Objective: To introduce the foundational concepts and frameworks of cultural policy, understand its historical evolution, and explore various models implemented in different regions.

Materials Needed:

• Access to library resources, online databases, and scholarly articles
• Presentation tools for slide creations

Duration: 2-3 hours

Instructions:

1. Select ONE Culture Event or Institution you have recently visited.
   
2. Prepare online presentation slide to share based on the following areas:
   
   • Historical Evolution: Present a timeline showing key milestones in the development of cultural policy globally. Include examples from different eras and regions (e.g., ancient cultural patronage, Renaissance state-supported arts, 20th-century cultural policies).
   • Key Concepts and Frameworks:
   • Define cultural policy and its scope.
   • Discuss the roles of different stakeholders: government, private sector, non-profits, and communities.
   • Introduce core concepts such as cultural democracy, cultural diversity, and cultural rights.
   • Models of Cultural Policy:
   • Provide an overview of different cultural policy models, including centralized vs. decentralized approaches, market-driven vs. state-supported models.
   • Highlight case studies from various regions (e.g., the United States, France, South Korea, and UNESCO's global framework).
   
   
3. Post and Discuss:
   
   • Post your slides with audio notes in the Discussion Forum below within the set due date for this activity.
   • Review the slides shared by other class members of this group and provide constructive feedback/discussion covering:
     
     1. How historical and cultural contexts shape cultural policies
     2. The advantages and challenges of different models.
     3. How cultural policies impact society and the economy.
        
   • Provide at least two comments.
     
   • You may share your slides via link or upload PPT in the group. Max 50mbs allowed.
     

Remember, the Forum is a place for respectful and insightful conversations, so feel free to share your thoughts, ask questions, and collaborate with your peers.
Happy sharing and discussing!