Prior knowledge is not needed aside from the Master¿s Degree general requirements (in accordance with the UNED requirements and current legislation).

The expected learning outcome is: 1.Knowledge about the economic dimension of culture and the organisation of cultural industries 2.Ability to understand their current characterisation, especially in relation to the challenges digitisation presents to the diversity of cultural expressions

1.Concepts Culture. Culture & Economy. Culture & Communication Theories and typologies of cultural industries 2. The commercialisation of arts and crafts Performance and the arts Museums and heritage 3.Technology, communication and culture TIC and social communication Technology and utopies 4.Cultural industries Structure, sectors and models 5.Globalization, diversity and cultural industries Concentration, internationalisation and globalisation of cultural industries The fight for diversity. The debate about "cultural exception" 6.Communication and culture in the digital era Digital cultural industries New models 7.Cultural and cooperation policies Digital cultural policies The role of states and regional blocs

Distance learning methodology that combines the use of virtual campus, virtual tutorial and videoconferences when possible. Students are in contact with the Master¿s Coordinators through newsletters, telephone and e-mail.