Your Guide to Fall 2026 CCI Courses

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That time has come yet again when it is officially time to almost register for fall 2026 courses. Since we always want to take care of our CCI minors, we thought we’d share a little CCI sneak peek of upcoming classes today. The good news? CCI classes don’t have to be taken in any specific order, so you can pick whichever courses spark your interest most. Many of our classes also offer different topics or focuses, so before enrolling, just make sure to double-check which one you’re signing up for. Just please keep in mind that this is a preliminary schedule until the registrar releases the official schedule on March 16.

Before we get started, here are a few important reminders:

• The new course CCI 150 can now be used as a substitute for CCI 100.

• If your catalog year lists CCI 300: Media Culture and Emotion, you can take CCI 444: Media Culture and Emotion, and it will count the same for your catalog year.

• You may use up to two substitutions toward completing 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.

REMEMBER: Your CCI Peer Advisor is here to help in any way possible, so if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to her through any of the following options:

• CCI Peer Advising Event

Tuesday, March 31 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Roosevelt Hall, Room 121

• Peer Advisor Connect (meet with any Wilkinson College Peer Advisor, including CCI)

Wednesday, April 1 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Roosevelt Hall, Room 121

Thursday, April 2 | 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Roosevelt Hall, Room 121

• Marisa’s Office Hours

Fridays | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the CCI House

or by appointment via Calendly.

Now that we got the technicalities out of the way, let’s start this thing! 

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CCI 100 Introduction to Creative and Cultural Industries

Section 01 W 4-6:45pm

Section 02 F 1-3:50pm

This course will provide students with an introduction to the key concepts in the field of the creative and cultural industries. The course will focus on how culture is used in institutions and daily life, as well as how the ideas of culture and cultural production have evolved over time. The main goal is to help students explore the definitions and wider implications of the creative and cultural industries, consolidating their knowledge of the multiple meanings associated with this term.

Taught by Alicia Boyce

CCI 150 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship

Section 01 T/Th 10-11:15am

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.

Taught by Philippa Nesbitt

CCI 203 Contemporary Issues in CCI - Content Creation 

Section 01 W 7-9:50pm

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.

Taught by Ryan Haley

CCI 203 Contemporary Issues in CCI - Fashion Industry

Section 02 T/TH 8:30-9:45am

This section of 203 will take up key ideas and topics in creative and cultural industries by examining the fashion industry. The course will engage in recent debates and developments, their cultural implications, new cultural forms and developments, and controversies and challenges in and through this space.

Taught by Philippa Nesbitt

CCI 301 Studies in Cultural Institutions - Film

Section 01 M/W 4-5:15pm

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.

Taught by Keir Pearson

CCI 301 Studies in Cultural Institutions

Section 02 M 7-9:50pm

This section of 301 will look at a range of cultural institutions and how they work as creative forces, how they have adapted and altered, and how they define themselves and their cultural contexts. Examples of such institutions include film and media studios, museums and art galleries, national parks, publishing houses, game studios, historic buildings, and fashion houses. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of specific institutions as well as a broader grasp of how cultural and creative industries operate. The course is designed to help students gain knowledge of specific institutions that they might wish to work for upon graduation.

Taught by Rachel Du Mont-Greenlee

CCI 302 Cultural Memory

Section 01 M/W 2:30-3:45pm

This course questions the consequences of unlimited storage in terms of cultural memories and 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.

Taught by Rachel Du Mont-Greenlee

CCI 303 Cultural Organization management

Section 01 T/Th 11:30am-12:45pm

Section 02 T/TH 1-2:15pm

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.

Taught by Megan Cole

CCI 304 CCI in Practice - Podcasting

Section 01 T 7-9:50pm

This section of 304 allows students to contribute a segment for a reboot of the Catalyst Podcast, a podcast that focuses on the art and the artists of Chapman University. Students who complete this 300-level class will know how to produce, edit, host, market, and launch their own podcast. The Catalyst podcast will provide them with an opportunity to run a network and allow Chapman students to subscribe, listen, and learn about the talented students on campus.

Taught by Ryan Haley 

CCI 304 CCI in Practice

Section 02 Th 7-9:50pm

This section of 304 discusses the relationship between theory and practice, specifically the ‘doing’ and ‘thinking’ involved in creative and cultural texts. It will explore the relationship between theory and practice; students will have the opportunity to develop skills in making CCI as well as studying it. The course will look at the evolving shape of CCI and the role of its outputs in these changes. Students will be encouraged to develop their own ‘voice’ through creative practice. This course will allow students with no previous technical ability the opportunity to gain ‘hands-on’ experience in making CCI texts as well as gain a better understanding of how they operate in the world.

Taught by TBD 

CCI 305 Creative & Cultural Studies

Section 01 T/Th 2:30-3:45pm

CCI 305-01: 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, and creative spaces. Themes will include dreams, witchcraft, conspiracy theories, desire, taste, power, elastic thinking, and 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).

Taught by Patrick Fuery

CCI 444 Media, Culture and Emotion

Section 01 M/W 1-2:15pm

This course examines the intersections of media, culture, and emotion from a psychosocial perspective by considering the ways in which people use a range of media objects. Examples are drawn from film to television, podcasts, animation, video games, journalism/news, and social media. 

Taught by LL Hodges

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That’s all we have for you today, Panthers! Remember that class registration officially opens on April 6, so be sure to check with the Office of the Registrar for all important deadlines related to registration. We hope this guide helps you start thinking about a schedule that excites you for the semester ahead. Registration can definitely feel stressful, but remember you’ve got support. Between your CCI peer advisor and this sneak peek, you have the tools you need to navigate the process with confidence. Be sure to check the registrar's website for all official registration information and deadlines; they’re always your go-to source for the most accurate updates. Take a deep breath, plan ahead, and remember that the CCI team is here to help every step of the way. Good luck!