Looking ahead into Spring... CCI’s Guide to Spring ‘27 Classes
It is hard to believe that we are about halfway through the fall semester, and before you know it, it will be time to register for our spring courses! We know that when looking ahead to an upcoming semester, it can sometimes be a little confusing about what classes to take next to fulfill credits. In light of this, we thought we’d share a little sneak peek of what classes will be offered in the spring. For both our CCI minors and new CCI majors, we hope that this information will help you to get a jumpstart on planning your spring schedules.
Reminders:
This schedule is considered tentative until the Office of the Registrar officially posts the summer and spring 2027 schedule on October 12, 2027.
As a CCI minor, you don’t need to take classes in a specific order, but some may need certain prerequisites so make sure to check out the course catalog.
For CCI minors, a new course CCI 150, can be used to substitute for CCI 100 on your program evaluation
You have up to 2 substitutions that may be utilized for the CCI minor.
Beginning with Summer/Fall 2026 special studies registration (independent study, student-faculty research, and reading & conference), the Registrar will now be using the Kuali e-form system instead of paper forms.
See the Registrar’s Forms page for more details.
Registration begins November 2nd, see the Office of the Registrar for all deadlines concerning registration.
Have CCI questions about the Minor, OR how to declare CCI as your major, or just want to talk to a fellow CCI student about the program, connect with our own CCI Peer Advisor, Marisa Lamas, in any of the following ways:
CCI Pizza & Peer Advising Event- Wednesday, October 14th from 1:30-3pm at the Center for CCI, (428 N Glassell, CCI House)
Marisa’s Office Hours: Thursdays @ 1:30-3:30 p.m. (at the CCI House) or by Calendly Appt
Now that you’re all caught up, here are the CCI classes for the Spring 2027 semester!
CCI 100: Introduction to Creative and Cultural Industries (Faculty member: Alicia Boyce)
Section 01: M/W @ 4:00 – 5:15 PM
Section 02: M/W @ 5:30 – 6:45 PM
This course will provide students with an introduction to the key concepts in the field of the Creative and Culture industries. Central to the course will be the exploration of the how culture is used both at an institutional level and in everyday life as well as the idea of culture and cultural production and how these concepts have been understood and have changed throughout history. The main goal being to help the students to explore the definitions and wider implications of the Creative and Cultural Industries in order to consolidate students’ knowledge of the multiple meanings associated with this term.
CCI 150: Intro to Creative Entrepreneurship (Faculty member: Philippa Nesbitt)
Section 01: M/W @ 1:00 – 2:15 PM
This course introduces non-business students to essential entrepreneurial skills tailored for careers in the creative and cultural industries, providing practical tools for turning creative ideas into sustainable ventures. Students will explore topics including identifying opportunities, developing business models, budgeting and finance basics, marketing creative work, and understanding legal essentials such as contracts and intellectual property. Through accessible workshops, real-world case studies, and guest speakers from the creative sectors, students will build confidence in entrepreneurial thinking and gain the foundational skills needed to launch projects, work as freelancers, or contribute to creative organizations.
CCI 203: Contemporary Issues in CCI (Topic: Content Creation) (Faculty member: Ryan Haley)
Section 01: W @ 7:00 – 9:50 PM
This section of CCI 203 looks at Content Creation by combining analysis and practice of cross-platform messaging including digital storytelling, blogging, digital storytelling and visual culture forms, while exploring issues of gender, equity, inclusion, power, pleasure and the creative process.
CCI 203: Contemporary Issues in CCI (General CCI) (Faculty member: Rachel DuMont-Greenlee) Section 02: T/TH @ 8:30 – 9:45 AM
This course will take up key ideas and topics in Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI). Specific topics will vary, but the course will engage in recent debates and developments. Examples of this include: new developments in media and their cultural implications, new cultural forms, developments within specific CCIs and controversies and challenges in and through CCI.
CCI 206: Cultural Organizations in Structure and Theory (Faculty member: Philippa Nesbitt)
Section 01: M/W @ 2:30 – 3:45 PM
This course provides a practical and theoretical introduction to employment and organizational structures within the creative and cultural industries. Students will develop a critical understanding of how creative labor has evolved-examining its changing status, value, and working conditions from historical artisan traditions to today’s creative economies.
CCI 207: Foundations in Creative and Divergent Thinking (Faculty member: Patrick Fuery)
Section 01: T/TH @ 10:00 – 11:15 AM
This course reimagines research methodology by positioning creative and divergent thinking as the foundation for inquiry in the creative and cultural industries. Students will explore how ideas are generated, developed, and structured, examining the methods of creative thinking that have shaped systems of knowledge and cultural production throughout history. Through theoretical exploration and practical application, students will develop skills in ideation, creative problem-solving, and research design that bridge artistic practice with academic rigor, preparing them to conduct original inquiry that honors the innovative nature of the CCI sector.
CCI 301: Studies in Cultural Institutions (Topic: Film Industry) (Faculty member: Keir Pearson)
Section 01: TH @ 4:00 – 6:50 PM
This section of CCI 301 will look at cultural institutions through the lens of studio systems and films, leaning heavily into screenwriting for socially conscious films, and filmmaking and the exploration of how to become an effective storyteller. Students will gain an understanding of specific institutions which in turn will translate to a broader understanding of how cultural and creative industries operate.
CCI 302: Cultural Memory (Faculty member: Rachel DuMont-Greenlee)
Section 01: T/TH @ 11:30 – 12:45 PM
This course questions the consequences of unlimited storage in terms of cultural memories, their production in a world where it is impossible to forget. This course looks at the relationships between images, the globalization of media, cultural experience and the purpose of archives in contemporary life.
CCI 303: Cultural Organization Management (Faculty member: Megan Cole)
Section 01: M @ 7:00 – 9:50 PM
Section 02: TH @ 7:00 – 9:50 PM
This course will examine the key issues, concepts and practices associated with the management and operation of cultural organizations. Taught by faculty and industry-leading guest speakers, covering domestic and international perspectives, the course will equip students with the theoretical and practical skills needed for working in the Creative and Cultural Industries.
CCI 304: CCI in Practice (Podcast) (Faculty member: Ryan Haley)
Section 01: T @ 7:00 – 9:50 PM
This section of 304 allows students to contribute a segment for a reboot of the Catalyst Podcast, a podcast that focused on the art and the artists of Chapman University. Students who come out of this 300 level class will know how to produce, edit, host, market and launch their own podcast, and the Catalyst podcast would give them an opportunity to run a network, and give Chapman students an opportunity to subscribe, listen, and then learn about all of the talented students on the campus.
CCI 305: Cultural Organization Management (Faculty member: Patrick Fuery)
Section 01: T/TH @ 1:00 – 2:15 PM
Section 02: T/TH @ 2:30 – 3:45 PM
This section of 305 explores how to become a divergent thinker and the increasing importance of creative thinking in all professions. We will explore ideas and examples drawn from a wide range of CCIs, including film, media, fashion, art, theme parks, festivals, creative spaces. Themes will include dreams, witchcraft, conspiracy theories, desire, taste, power, elastic thinking, the idea of 'you'. The class will include exercises to help you become a new version of you so that by the end you should feel like you've just stepped off a very interesting theme park ride (still alive, a bit shaky but ready to do it again)
And there you have it, Panthers! Just as another reminder, official registration dates go live on October 12th, and appointments to schedule classes start on November 2nd. If you have any questions or concerns regarding registration, make sure to check the University Registrar. We know this can be a stressful time, so we hope this sneak peek is useful! But also make sure to also reach out to our peer advisor, Marisa Lamas, if you want more insight on the classes and/or about the professors, and remember the CCI team is here to help and support you in any way needed. Good luck, everyone!
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