Modules

Year one - This will examine business administration and management to understand how businesses operate within the context of specialist creative industries. You will explore the key theories and practices within project management, data analytics, markets, accounting and finance to develop your understanding of strategic and effective approaches to business management. Year two - You will examine the wider cultural and ethical aspects of business practices alongside recognising and understanding the role and potential impact that evolving technology may have on future growth and sustainability. You will gain an essential understanding of the legal aspects of business such as intellectual property, contracts and copyright. You will be encouraged to consider global perspectives within specialist areas and disciplines to recognise potential business opportunities. Year three - You will develop business plans that encompass creative business strategy and planning through the development of a personalised creative business project that considers budgets, resources and time management. Throughout your course you will have opportunities to experiment in various creative processes of media, screen, print and performance in order to give you an understanding of, and insight into, the practical operations involved in creative businesses. *This course includes a placement year (also known as a sandwich year, work placement, industrial placement, or year in industry), which provides a fantastic opportunity to enhance your employability and gain practical experience in your field of study. The placement year typically occurs after year two and before year three. Please see the Undergraduate Placement Year FAQs on our website for more information: www.leeds-art.ac.uk/undergraduate-placement-year-faqs