Certificate in Cultural Innovation
The Certificate in Cultural Innovation recognizes students whose projects and activities contribute to the advancement and appreciation of the arts in all their forms. Emphasizing the cross-disciplinary opportunities offered at John Cabot University, the certificate is intended for those whose innovations stimulate the arts through various lenses — whether through technology, communication, literature, cinema, or other creative fields. Group projects and collaborative initiatives are also recognized, especially when they bring music, film, visual arts, or architecture into conversations on investment and development.
Open to all undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of major or background, the Certificate in Cultural Innovation merges entrepreneurial thinking with concrete cultural application and serves as a form of professional recognition.
STRUCTURE
To earn the Certificate, students must satisfactorily complete all three of the following components:
1. Academics
Complete at least one 3-credit course from the following list:
- AS 260 Foundations in 3D Art and Design
- AS 311 Advanced Graphic Design
- AS 330 Graphic Design: Corporate Identity and Branding
- AH 271 Curating Museums and Galleries
- AH 391 Collection Building and Museum Studies
- MGT/BUS 375 Entrepreneurship in Creative Industries
2. Art and Culture Ecosystem
Attend at least three events, workshops, or site visits organized or sponsored by the Institute for Entrepreneurship
and bearing the “Certificate in Cultural Innovation” badge.
To receive credit, students must submit a 1,500-character reflection for each event attended.
The updated list of qualifying events can be found on the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship webpage and on the JCU Public Calendar webpage by clicking on “Search” and selecting the “Institute for Entrepreneurship” Category.
3. Experiential Learning
Complete at least one of the following experiential activities:
- Participate in entrepreneurial competitions or programs organized/sponsored by IFE, such as Dock3 Entrepreneurship program;
- Attend the RO.ME Museum Exhibition annual fair;
- Intern at cultural organizations, museums, galleries, or design studios (via JCU Center for Career Services);
- Develop a project combining creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the cultural field.
BENEFITS
Students who successfully complete the program will:
- Understand how to identify, evaluate, and pursue opportunities in the cultural industries;
- Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and experts at the intersection of culture and innovation;
- Apply their learning to real-world creative projects;
- Add a credential to their resume that demonstrates a commitment to cultural entrepreneurship.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Once all three requirements have been met, students should request the certificate by completing the online application form.
All requirements must be completed within one semester.
Deadline to apply: two weeks before the end of the Fall or Spring semester.
For questions or further information, please contact [email protected].