BA Creative and Cultural Industries

This course unit offers the student a comprehensive theoretical examination and critical evaluation of the position and significance of Cultural, Creative, and Media Industries (CCMIs) in driving economic impact and innovation, contributing to growth and multidimensional development. Students will explore the multifaceted impact of CCMIs on society and the economy, considering their potential as catalysts for structural positive change (and its challenges) in the Economy and Society. Students will analyse how CCMIs foster creativity, cutting-edge technologies, job creation and multidimensional development across sectors. 

• Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of general theories of economic development
• To foster students with knowledge of the economic significance of CCMIs, including job creation, entrepreneurship, revenue generation, innovation, and CCMIs relationship to more general economic development.
• To enable students to critically evaluate the potential and challenges of CCMIs in delivering sustainable development goals, such as environmental conservation, social inclusivity, and cultural preservation in the context of global development challenges.

1. Economy of CCMIs

Theories of Economic Growth

Theories of Economic Development

Theories of Economic Innovation

CCIs concepts, models and definitions.

2. Contextual Analysis of CCMIs

CCMIs and their importance in the historical and contemporary economic context.

Policies for CCMIs and Development

Understanding the creative economy and its relationship with cultural industries.

3. CCMIs and Innovation

Industry, Innovation and CCMIs

New markets and regulation frameworks

4. Sustainable Development and CCMIs

CCMIs and SDGs

Environmental conservation

5. Inequalities, Policies and Regulations for CCMIs

Policy Frameworks, Inclusion and Development.

Inequalities in CCMIs

Understanding the challenges and opportunities in policymaking for creative industries

6. Future trends and challenges in the economy of cultural, creative and media industries.

Technology, globalisation and CCMIs

AI and CCMIs

Sustainable growth, development, and innovation within CCMIs.

The course will be delivered over 11 teaching weeks through weekly 1-hour lectures and 2-hour seminars (potentially involving field trips and workshop elements). Field trips will not result in additional costs to students and are supported using the department's standard course enhancement funds.

During the 2-hour seminar sessions, exercises and group work will be proposed and stimulated to support peer learning and proactive critical engagement with the contents.  

Seminars will offer opportunities for individual feedback and monitoring student progress to support inclusion, alongside weekly office hours for academic advisement. 
 
E-learning: Students will prepare for lectures and seminars through asynchronous content on Blackboard and through e-learning mechanisms such as collaboration tools, online exercises, and self-directed reading guided by spark pages. The use of lecture capture and other recorded materials will support inclusion. 

• Comprehend Cultural, Creative and Media Industries (CCMIs) in the context of Economic Development theories. A1-4
• Understand the pivotal role of CCMIs as drivers of economic development and innovation, exploring how they serve as catalysts for the development impacting diverse sectors of the economy. A1-4
• Critically evaluate the transformative potential of CCMIs in addressing pressing global challenges and contributing to sustainable development goals. A1-4
   

• Critical Analysis in the study of the role of CCMIs in fostering innovation, economic growth, and sustainable development (B1-3)
• Interdisciplinary thinking applied to understanding the complexities of the CCMIs and its connections between economic, cultural, social, and environmental aspects. (B1-3)
• Capacity of synthesising, connect and compare different theoretical sources in Economy of Development and CCMIs (B1-3) 

• Conduct theoretical and evidence-based research. C3
• Presentation skills in seminars and group presentations (using digital supports) C4
• Exercise self-progression plans and peer review C4

• Critical thinking and analytical skills. D1-5
• Problem-solving abilities D1-5
• Present complex information clearly in verbal, visual and written formats D1-5

Written, no more than 15 working days after submission.

Adeyemi, J. (2022) Contemporary Art from Nigeria in the Global Markets: Trending in the Margins London: Palgrave Macmillan

Brook, Orian, Dave O’Brien, and Mark Taylor. Culture Is Bad for You : Inequality in the Cultural and Creative Industries. Manchester, UK: Manchester University Press, 2020. Web.

Demartini, Paola et al. Cultural Initiatives for Sustainable Development :Management, Participation and Entrepreneurship in the Cultural and Creative Sector. Ed. Paola Demartini et al. Cham: Springer, 2021. Web

Banks, M. and Oakley, K. (2020) (eds) Cultural Industries and the Environmental Crisis London: Springer

Baland, Jean-Marie et al. The Handbook of Economic Development and Institutions

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