Leadership & Management in Digital Media Production

Micro-credential

Designed for aspiring and new leaders in digital media, this course emphasizes the human and operational aspects of production management鈥攍eading high-performing teams, making informed scope and budget decisions, facilitating collaboration, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. Students will learn to apply leadership principles in diverse production contexts, compare methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, Lean, and Design Thinking, and integrate facilitation techniques to guide team decision-making. Practical exercises, case studies, and tool demonstrations will build the foundations for leading cross-functional teams, manage creative processes, and navigate the complexities of hybrid and remote work environments.

Learning outcomes

Identify core leadership principles and begin applying them to the planning, execution, and delivery of digital media projects.
Describe and compare key project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, Lean, and Design Thinking, and select an approach for specific project scenarios.
Apply fundamental strategies to build, motivate, and support high-performing, cross-disciplinary teams.
Practice communication techniques that promote alignment and trust with clients and stakeholders.

Course offering information

Program Dates: TBD
9 weeks / Online
1.5hr weekly Zoom session, Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00pm

More information

This course is run in collaboration with the Centre for Digital Media. For more information, please visit the CDM website at the link below:

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School of Interactive Arts & Technology