Fall 2021 - CA 381 E100

Thriving as a Cultural Entrepreneur (3)

Class Number: 7303

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Prerequisites:

    45 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Focus on skills and knowledge required to thrive as a creator/entrepreneur in contemporary society. Exploration of the life cycle of various creative enterprises and the development of a personal plan to realize the student's goals. Additional topics to include an introduction to strategic and financial planning, brand development, contracts and business culture. Students with credit for FPA 381 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course will focus on the skills, knowledge, perspectives necessary to thrive as a creative entrepreneur. The arc of the course will illuminate the life cycle of creative enterprises and provide an entrepreneurial "toolbox" directed towards strategic planning, business modeling, leadership skills, raising money, creating profile and brand, building the culture of the business, as well as addressing a wide variety of legal and financial management issues.

The course is tailored to those who are curious, collaborative, and rigorous in their thinking. It is ideal for students who wish to actualize their creative vision and practice with integrity, best practice and value-driven purpose. Students will emerge from the course with a working methodology, real world knowledge, and an inspired sense of strategic direction and vision for achieving their creative goals and future endeavors.

The methodology of the course will include lectures, case studies, group discussions, collaborative exercises, small group working sessions (outside of class time), student led presentations and experiential learning opportunities. Students will be provided opportunities to engage with invited experts and leaders from the cultural sector.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

By the end of the course it is expected that students will have made progress on their personal and entrepreneurial vision with a real-world understanding in these key areas:

a) the power of an articulated “why” and defined set of personal values;
b) a suite of entrepreneurial skills, perspectives, and analytical tools;
c) how to model a successful enterprise and personal practice.

Grading

  • Attendance 10%
  • Participation (in-class, Canvas, etc) 30%
  • Group Project 20%
  • Final Project (Oral, Written, Budget) 40%

REQUIREMENTS:

The course will be taught in-person with the possibility of some online components using Zoom where both audio and video will be required. Homework and assignments will be managed through Canvas.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

The instructors have developed this course to reflect their varied knowledge and experiences, as well as the inspiring examples of colleagues and leaders in the field. The spirit and design of the course builds upon the work set out by the class’ founding instructor, Howard Jang.

REQUIRED READING:

Parker, P. (2018) ​The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters​. Riverhead Books.
ISBN: 9781594634925

RECOMMENDED READING:

  • Bradt, G., Check, J., & Pedraza, J. (2016) The New Leader’s 100-Day Action Plan: How to Take Charge, Build or Merge Your Team, and Get Immediate Results (Fourth Edition). John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  • Ferris, T. (2017) ​Tribe of Mentors, Short Life Advice From The Best In The World​. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
  • Osterwalder, A., Pigneur, Y. (2010). ​Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers.​ John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  • Scott, K. (2017) ​RADICAL CANDOR Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity.​ St. Martin’s Press.
  • Stevens, S. K. (2008) ​Lifecycles: Stage-Based Wisdom for Nonprofit Capacity​ (Second Edition). Stagewise Enterprises Inc.
  • Wilson-Raybould, J. (2019) ​FROM WHERE I STAND Rebuilding Indigenous Nations for a Stronger Canada.​ Purich Books.
  • Deresiewicz, W. (2020) The Death of the Artist: How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tech. Henry Holt and Co.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.