Module: CCO7002-30 Creative Leadership

Level: 7

Credit Value: 30

Module Tutor: Jake Hobbs

Module Tutor Contact Details: j.hobbs@bathspa.ac.uk

1.Brief description and aims of module

Creative Leadership exposes the knowledge and skills needed to direct interdisciplinary teams towards the production of compelling creative computing products and experiences. Across the module you focus on project management, people management and cultural awareness, with a view to helping artists, technologists, media-makers and producers work together effectively towards shared commercial or sociocultural goals.

You engage Creative Leadership on two fronts. The first is seminar based, which allows for discussion on and critical review of established methods of leading teams of varying skillsets and abilities. Both academic and industry speakers take a case-study approach to exposing the qualities and strategies of an effective team leader. The second front positions you as a project co-ordinator, working closely with academic members of staff to advise on and shape projects devised by third year undergraduate students undertaking the module Creative Incubator. This component provides scope for you to apply theory related to leadership, as well as gain practical experience of directing teams. You assist in multiple aspects of Creative Incubator, including theme selection, project steering, industry liaison, and showcase event organisation.

2.Outline syllabus

• Comparing social enterprises to commercial ventures.
• Uncovering the scope and variety of the South West creative industries.
• Models of co-creation.
• Getting the most out of interdisciplinary teams.
• Identifying goals, setting work packages and managing progress.
• Reflecting on co-creation projects.

3.Teaching and learning activities

Class Hours:

Contact time includes professional mentorship during and following Creative Incubator sessions. Academic members of staff work with you closely across the process, providing assistance and advice on project and people management. Seminars expose the remit of South West creative industries, and dissect current approaches to project leadership.

Independent Learning:

You should schedule ample time for seeking further detail on the topics of seminar discussion, as well as reflecting on your individual experience of team leadership while engaging Creative Incubator.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: Visualisation of the South West creative industries.
• % Weighting: 30%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: Leadership dossier (5,000 words).
• % Weighting: 70%