Productive creativity
- Level(s) of Study: Short course; Professional
- Course Fee:
£495
- Start Date(s): Future dates to be confirmed
- Duration: Fridays 9.30 am - 4 pm, two weeks
- Study Mode(s): Part-time
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements: More information
Introduction:
Course dates:
Future dates to be confirmed, email us to join our waitlist.
The importance of creativity to business success is clear.
And in the current hectic reality we operate in, it can feel like every second counts!
Professionals working in the creative industries are at high risk of burnout.
But the evidence is clear - creative performance and well-being are symbiotic.
Performance feeds well-being and vice versa.
That’s why it’s more crucial than ever for us to learn how to create space for productive creativity that enables us to thrive.
If you feel the creative pressures of your work due to tight deadlines and limited resources or you’d you like to approach your creative work feeling more confident and in control, then this course is for you.
You’ll experience a step-by-step process that will blend theory with pragmatic tools to help you create a range of achievable actions.
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This course is for anyone working in a design, creative or research agency, as well as sole-trading creative entrepreneurs, who are keen to expand their existing skills in creativity and improve their creative resilience. -
Rooted in psychology, evidence-based strategies, and accelerated by digital technology, this course will teach you how to be both creatively brilliant and healthy. -
You will be introduced to a range of tools and frameworks to supercharge your creativity, enabling you to feel more in control. -
You will learn how to unlock the potential of generative AI tools to boost creative efficiency and workflow.
What you’ll study
- Deconstruct – Until you know who you are you can’t create change. This module will get to the essence of why creativity is important to you and provide an understanding of your creative resilience. Through 360 feedback and reflection, you’ll discover your motivators, strengths and barriers.
- Reconstruct – Through a combination of lectures and activities, we will train your creative muscles and explore cutting-edge research from neuroscience. This training will enable you to learn how to optimise the psychology of creative performance. You will acquire pragmatic tools, build confidence in using generative AI tools, and develop lifelong practices to manage creative performance and productivity more efficiently.
- Move forward – You’ll be guided through the process of crafting your personal change pathway for growing your creative potential in the workplace. You'll build your personal, creative toolkit and roadmap for creative change.
How you’re taught
The course will be a combination of lectures, discussions and informal learning spaces that allow for exploration, discussion, critique and shared learning.
Slides, templates and workbooks will be available to download after the course for future reference.
Careers and employability
Certificate of attendance and digital badge
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a digital certificate of attendance and a digital badge powered by Accredible.
Your digital credential is more than just a certificate – it’s secure, verifiable, and protected against fraud through encryption and blockchain technology.
They also come with detailed metadata, including an overview of the skills you have achieved on the course, evidence of completion, and assessment criteria if appropriate.
Share your achievements seamlessly with friends, customers, and potential employers online, and proudly add your badge or certificate to social media platforms such as LinkedIn, so all the right people can see it.
Campus and facilities
You will be based in the Nottingham School of Art and Design on the City Campus.
You will receive an email one week before the course starts with joining instructions on where to go for the first day.
You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.
Entry requirements
Level: Intermediate / Professional
Entry requirement: You should have experience of working in a creative environment, but no formal qualifications in design are required.
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £495.
Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.
Secure your place with a deposit - If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
How to apply
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
Future dates to be confirmed, email us to join our waitlist.
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Any questions?
Contact the short course team:
Email: creativeshortcourses@ntu.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)115 848 2813