Media & Creative Arts Professional Leadership Course
This course is designed specifically for global leaders and those who interact with media and creative arts in their line of work. It will expose leaders to methods to apply ethical leadership principles, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to drive innovation and creativity in the media and creative arts industries. It will provide the skills to develop powerful storytelling, narrative design, and communication strategies to engage audiences, convey meaningful messages, and promote social justice through various forms of media and the creative arts. Course content will help leaders to understand the impact of technological advancements, globalization, and shifting consumer behaviors on the media and creative arts industries and develop strategies to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll learn to critique dominant narratives and power structures and apply African-centered perspectives and wisdom to create innovative, culturally relevant, and socially impactful media and creative arts content. Leaders will learn how to leverage technology and digital tools for creativity and innovation utilizing cutting-edge technologies, digital platforms, and tools to enhance creativity, collaboration, and innovation in media and creative arts production, distribution, and marketing. Through hands-on interactions and group dynamics, leaders will develop the skills and confidence to use media and creative arts as a platform for social commentary, critique, and activism, and to amplify marginalized voices and perspectives. Leaders will walk away from this course knowing how to align personal values, passions, and goals with professional aspirations, and develop a clear vision and strategy for achieving success and making a meaningful impact in the media and creative arts industries.
