Course List (3 courses, 10 units)
Certificate 3: Design Leadership & Impact
- Art 568: Design Leadership for the Creative Economy
- Art 569: Design for Intra/Entrepreneurship
- Art 647: Leadership and Impact Design Practicum
| course | name | units | description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate 3: Design Leadership & Impact (can be taken as part of the master’s degree or individually) | |||
| Art 568 | Design Leadership for the Creative Economy |
3 units |
Overview, examination, and special emphasis on design leadership skills for the creative economy. This course introduces leadership principles, examines factors associated with successful leadership, and reviews case studies on leadership strategies for creative industries. Students gain knowledge by examining and learning the processes of art/design direction, creative team leadership, negotiation, pitching/presentation, designing for global/cultural relevance, and management of clients/stakeholders. |
| Art 569 | Design for Intra/Entrepreneurship |
3 units |
Prerequisite: Art 568. In-depth study of the processes and procedures in design leadership to launch innovative impactful solutions within the creative economy. Concepts of creative strategy and design for internal organizational change (Intrapreneurship) and starting new businesses (Entrepreneurship) are explored. Emphasis on creative leadership to ensure success in navigating the unique challenges and opportunities for designers. |
| Art 647 | Design for Leadership and Impact Practicum |
4 units |
Prerequisites: Art 568 and Art 569. Application of design leadership, intra/entrepreneurship knowledge, and skills to develop a project that is relevant to the needs of the local and global marketplace. Students in this practicum will work with industry collaborators to design solutions that demonstrate their expertise in leadership by managing a design team on an intra/entrepreneurial venture. This hands-on experience integrates theory and practice enabling students to refine their creative leadership skills and realize real world applications. |
