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Dec 18, 2025·StrategicPlan
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Ringling College Vision
The document provides an overview of the Creative Technologies program at Ringling College, detailing its curriculum, career pathways, and supporting resources. It outlines a project-based approach focused on creative coding, cross-medium fluency, and launching real products. The program emphasizes artistic depth, entrepreneurial skills, and professional collaboration, preparing graduates for diverse roles at the intersection of art, design, and technology. Key features include a flexible curriculum, access to entrepreneurial resources via the Center for the Creative Economy, and practical industry experience through the INDEX initiative, aiming to produce adaptable and career-ready creative technologists.
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This document describes the Liberal Arts program at Ringling College, highlighting its role in enhancing creative degrees by developing critical thinking, communication, and practical skills. The curriculum, designed for visual learners, emphasizes cultural and media analysis, ethical practices, and connecting projects to global contexts. The program's mission is to foster engaged global citizenship and promote inclusivity, transforming media and brand experiences through art, design, and critical thinking. Key student learning outcomes include written communication, critical thinking, information literacy, teamwork, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Aug 18, 2025·StrategicPlan
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Ringling College of Art and Design Quality Enhancement Plan 2025
Ringling College's 2025 Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) focuses on Creative Entrepreneurship and Professional Practices to address the gap in entrepreneurial and professional skills needed by students for successful careers in the creative economy. The plan aims to enhance student learning and success through three key learning outcomes: Entrepreneurial Thinking & Opportunity Awareness, Business & Management Foundations, and Financial Literacy for Creative Careers. These outcomes will be achieved through the implementation of a Creative Entrepreneurship Certificate, stackable mini-courses, and a Center for the Creative Economy.
Nov 4, 2024·StrategicPlan
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Ringling College AI and Creative Innovation Strategy 2024
This document, a symposium transcript, details Ringling College's strategic approach to the transformative impact of AI on creative industries. It addresses critical challenges such as copyright, job security concerns for artists, and the complexity of identifying AI-generated content across various media. Simultaneously, it highlights opportunities for AI to foster new artistic expressions and augment human creativity. The college is committed to empowering students, faculty, and staff with the essential skills, knowledge, and ethical understanding required to navigate this rapidly evolving 'creative age,' emphasizing the enduring value of human artistry.
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