MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship: Computing draft

Program Overview

The MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship: Computing Pathway at Goldsmiths, University of London empowers students to develop the business and entrepreneurial skills needed to commercialize their creative and cultural practices, specifically focusing on the Computing (games and entertainment) pathway. Through a combination of compulsory and pathway-specific modules, students learn to analyze business models, develop entrepreneurial mindsets, and translate their ideas into viable business propositions. The program fosters collaboration and networking opportunities within the creative industries, preparing graduates for successful careers as entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders in the dynamic cultural and creative landscape.

Program Outline

• Objectives:
• Equip you with the skills and knowledge to launch your own creative enterprise.
• Develop your understanding of the cultural and creative industries, including their history, theoretical foundations, and economic landscape.
• Provide you with the tools to analyze and critically evaluate different business models and entrepreneurial approaches within the creative sector.
• Help you develop a strong entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to translate your ideas into viable business propositions.
• Foster collaboration and networking opportunities within the creative industries.

Outline:

• Methods and Approaches of Critical Analysis into Cultural Entrepreneurship (15 credits): Develop critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate different entrepreneurial approaches within the cultural context.
• Dissertation (75 credits) or Project/Portfolio (75 credits): Conduct in-depth research on a chosen topic in cultural entrepreneurship or develop a creative project demonstrating your entrepreneurial skills.
• Pathway-Specific Module:
• One of the following, chosen from an annually updated list:
• Industry Placement (30 credits):
Gain practical experience through a placement in a relevant organization within the creative industries.
• Business of Creative & Social Enterprises (30 Credits): Deepen your understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities faced by creative and social enterprises.
• Workshops in Creative Coding 1 & 2 (15 credits each): Explore the world of creative coding through interactive workshops.
• Critical Social Media Practices (15 credits): Analyze the impact of social media on society and develop critical perspectives on its role in creative industries.
• Computational Arts-based Research and Theory (30 credits): Conduct research within the field of computational arts, exploring its theoretical foundations and practical applications.

Assessment:

• Variety of assessment methods used, including:
• Essays
• Presentations
• Group projects
• Portfolios
• Examinations
• Dissertation/Project/Portfolio
• Assessments designed to measure:
• Critical thinking skills
• Research abilities
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Communication skills
• Creativity and innovation
• Technical skills (depending on chosen modules)

Teaching:

• Collaborative learning environment fostering active participation.

• Experts from various departments within Goldsmiths and the creative and cultural industries.

• Integrative approach, combining entrepreneurship with creative practice.

• Emphasis on "creative" startup development and infrastructure support.

Careers:

• Become a successful entrepreneur within the cultural and creative industries.

• Launch your own creative business or social enterprise.

• Work within established organizations to develop new creative initiatives.

• Careers in areas such as game development, film/TV/video post-production, social media, and the web.

Other:

• 15-month full-time or 27-month part-time program.

• Taught in partnership with various departments within Goldsmiths, industry experts, and organizations.

• Optional industry placement for practical experience.

• Six scholarships available for full-time MA/MFA Computational Arts students.

• Graduate with the skills and knowledge to succeed in today's dynamic creative and cultural landscape.

Additional notes:

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Annual tuition fees These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2024/2025 academic year. Home - full-time: £12520 Home - part-time: £6260 International - full-time: £23660 Additional costs There may also be specific additional costs associated with your programme.