Module manager: Dr Steve Dobson
Email: s.dobson1@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
This module is not approved as an Elective
The module explores the theory and application of creative processes, from individual idea development to the harnessing and management of creativity for innovation. Creative individuals are at the heart of the creative and cultural enterprise. This module explores the organisational conditions and inter-organisational environment which may best foster these.
This module explores the theoretical and applied knowledge required for managing creativity and innovation in an organisational context.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Understand key theories relating to creativity and innovation.
2. Understand and apply different theoretical and analytical approaches to manage creative processes in an organisational setting.
3. Identify, understand, and apply knowledge of creativity and innovation in their own professional development and or/practice.
4. Appreciate wider debates relating to innovation in the wider society and creative economy
5. Appreciate current academic debates around cultural sustainability and change
Skills learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
6. Understand methods to support creativity and innovation
7. Recognising the impacts of uncertainty and risk on creativity and innovation
The course will explore a range of theories and approaches to creativity and innovation management including, but not exclusively the topics listed below• Creativity and Innovation: An introduction• Supporting creativity and innovation in organisations• Leadership for creativity and innovation• Cultural and Creative organisations in the creative economy• Cultural sustainability and innovation
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | 1 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Lectures | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| seminars | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Practicals | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Private study hours | 279.8 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20.3 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300 | ||
The students will be monitored through feedback opportunities in all seminars plus a 1-to-1 tutorial at the week 6 mark.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Report | 2000 word report | 35 |
| Essay | 4000 word essay | 65 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 16/02/2024
Errors, omissions, failed links etc should be notified to the Catalogue Team