K2SP 2075 - Creative Industries: The New Challenges

In recent decades, the creative industries have been one the most rapidly growing sectors in the world economy, in an increasingly global and digital environment. This changing landscape raises new challenges for cultural professionals and policymakers. This course seeks to address sectorial (art market, publishing, performing arts, museums, heritage, music, film industry, video games, etc.) and cross-cutting issues which impact the different cultural industries. After setting a conceptual framework (key definitions and concepts, facts and figures), the courses will explore the common features and specificities of each creative sector from an international and comparative perspective. Each session will present an overview of the key stakeholders, the institutional, legal and economic framework, new business models and industry trends in a given sector. Participation of industry professionals will provide concrete insights on timely issues in the light of the Covid-19 crisis impacts and revelations. Students will gain a critical perspective on how digital technology reshapes each sector and on the policies and practices that promote cultural diversity, innovation and creativity, in an environment marked by the concentration of ownership.

Emma ARCHER

Cours magistral seul

English

A detailed bibliography will be provided during the introductory session as a reference for suggested reading. Detailed slides will be provided to help prepare examinations and papers.

A good command of English (written and oral) and a genuine interest for the broad and varied landscape of cultural and creative industries.

Autumn 2022-2023

- Mid-term exam (50%) - Final paper (50%)

The first 2-3 sessions will be dedicated to introducing of key concepts and the specificities of the cultural sector. The following sessions will be dedicated to different cultural industries (1-2 sessions for each cultural sector), providing an overview of its institutional, legal and economic framework, key stakeholders, new business models and industry trends. During these sectorial sessions, students will meet with industry professionals who will provide concrete perspectives on industry issues and trends, along with professional insights.