Spring 2026
Creative Economies
Dates: January 31, 2026 - June 03, 2026Day/Time: Sunday; Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Level: 300-Level
Certificate: Technology and Society*
Instructor: Noora Barker, Al-Quds Bard College
This course explores the development of cultural and creative industries with a focus on cultural heritage, community engagement, and creative economies in global and digital contexts, with particular emphasis on Palestine and West Asia. Through case studies of performing arts organizations in Palestine and the region, students will explore the administrative, financial, and creative frameworks that sustain these sectors. The course combines theory and practice through class exercises, projects, and critical analysis of artistic productions, highlighting the sociopolitical role of culture and its relation to historical and contemporary change.
Credits: 3 US / 6 ECTS