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Mumaw, Stefan. LinkedIn Learning: The Five Step Creative Process. 2021. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/the-five-step-creative-process/introducing-the-five-step-creative-process?autoplay=true&u=2168252
A breakdown of the creative process based on a five-step process to achieve maximum creativity, each step building upon the previous step (19m). You will submit your certificate of completion for in Learning Activity 1 and discuss your biggest takeaways in Discussion 1.

Raman, Prakash. LinkedIn Learning: Collaboration Principals and Process. 2018. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/collaboration-principles-and-process/five-benefits-of-collaboration?autoplay=true&u=2168252
This course shares many benefits of collaboration (58m). You will submit your certificate of completion for in Learning Activity 1 and discuss your biggest takeaways in Discussion 1.

Jacobs, Denise. LinkedIn Learning: Productive Creativity. 2021. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/productive-creativity/the-art-of-productive-creativity?autoplay=true&resume=false&u=2168252
“In this course, Denise Jacobs shows you that creativity is a skill, one that you need to first learn then repeat over and over. Denise explores ideas and practices for regularly gathering sources of inspiration, eliminating blocks to more easily access creative states, prolong them, and leverage their power to develop and execute great work.” (56m)

Roberts, Gemma Leigh. LinkedIn Learning: Giving and Receiving Feedback: the Art and Science of Feedback. 2020 https://www.linkedin.com/learning/giving-and-receiving-feedback/the-art-and-science-of-feedback-2?autoplay=true&resume=false&u=2168252
The course provides guidance for giving and receiving high-quality feedback, and how to apply the feedback to your future projects. (48m)

Ahrens, Justin. LinkedIn Learning: Scheduling for Creatives. 2017. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/scheduling-for-creatives/welcome?autoplay=true&u=2168252
“The success of your creative projects depends not only upon the quality of your work, but also your ability to consistently meet deadlines. This course provides tips and techniques for starting and ending your day, creating a balanced workflow, how to juggle scheduling for your team, and work with your clients timing. You will learn a few helpful tools that can keep you organized and on track.” (1h 3m)

Harrington, Richard. LinkedIn Learning: Project Management for Creative Projects. 2020. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/project-management-for-creative-projects-3/how-do-you-manage-creative-projects?autoplay=true&u=2168252
“Project management is key to getting any idea from start to finish, but creative projects face special challenges that set them apart from traditional business projects. In this course, Rich Harrington introduces the core concepts of effective project management as it relates to work in video production, design, photography, or any other creative endeavor.” (2h 51m)

Roshell, Starshine. LinkedIn Learning: Writing Under a Deadline. 2017. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/writing-under-a-deadline/welcome?autoplay=true&resume=false&u=2168252
“Writing is a creative process—but when you add a ticking clock to that process, it can send the muses into panic mode. With just a little guidance from a pro, you can learn to face project deadlines with cool confidence.” (33m)

Bennet, Samantha & Madecraft. LinkedIn Learning: How to Get Things Done Ahead of Deadlines. 2021. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/how-to-get-things-done-ahead-of-deadlines/the-looming-deadline?autoplay=true&u=2168252
“In this course, you will learn the psychology of deadlines, methods you can use to set a project or target for success, how to create timelines that work, ways you can plan for when things go off course, and practical strategies to set expectations, communicate, collaborate, and get things done.” (1h)

Taylor, Angie. LinkedIn Learning: Motion Graphic Design: Project Planning and Development. 2017. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/motion-graphic-design-project-planning-and-development-2017/welcome?autoplay=true&u=2168252
This course breaks down a real-world project to see the entire process from idea development to final production. (1h 4m)

Crenshaw, Dave. LinkedIn Learning: Productivity Tips: Finding Your Productive Mindset. 2020. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/productivity-tips-finding-your-productive-mindset/gaining-a-productive-mindset?autoplay=true&u=2168252
This LinkedIn Learning Course will provide you with a strategy to organize and effectively use your time during all phases of this class (59m). You will submit your certificate of completion for in Learning Activity 2 and discuss your biggest takeaways in Discussion 2.

Yarbrough, Oliver. LinkedIn Learning: Project Management: Preventing Scope Creep. 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/project-management-preventing-scope-creep-2018/contrasting-scope-and-requirements?autoSkip=true&autoplay=true&resume=false&u=2168252
The author of this course will guide you through best practices on overcoming hurdles that get in the way of achieving your goal in terms of the Product Scope (Features and Functions) and Project Scope (Effort Needed to Deliver the Product). You will submit your certificate of completion for in Learning Activity 3 and discuss your biggest takeaways in Discussion 3. (33m)

Williams, Bill & Madecraft. LinkedIn Learning: Achieving High Performance During Times of Stress. 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/achieving-high-performance-during-times-of-stress/high-performance-takes-work?autoplay=true&u=2168252
Performance Coach Bill Williams demystifies the notion that high performers are born and not created. And lays out in the course several skills that you can take with in the future to perform at a high level including tips on how focus when others may distract you, and self-awareness of how you feel. You will submit your certificate of completion for in Learning Activity 3 and discuss your biggest takeaways in Discussion 3. (22m)

Factors of Design 2: Time and Money. (2011). Infobase. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/nu.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffod-infobase-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net%2FPortalPlaylists.aspx%3FwID%3D102577%26xtid%3D44662
This video (17m) provides information on how time and money can impact the design process. Subjects include factors of design, costs, time management and postproduction.

"Success in a Distracted World: DEEP WORK by Cal Newport." YouTube, uploaded by Productivity Game, 8 Jul. 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTaJhjQHcf8
7m 30s

Tracy, Brian. Time Management. American Management Association, 2014.
This handy book provides a list of proven strategies for time management that can add hours of productivity to your workday. Topics covered include the psychology of time management, values, vision, mission, and organization.

Persse, James. Hollywood Secrets of Project Management Success. Microsoft Press, 2008.
“The author—an expert in software engineering and process improvement—shares what he’s learned from film-industry project managers to deliver software projects on time and on budget. You’ll gain practical insights and effective techniques you can apply right away for estimation and planning; controlling costs, schedules, and changes; coordinating multiple teams; tracking progress; reporting status; managing logistics; management reviews; and more.”

DiTomaso, Dana. LinkedIn Learning: How to Create Your Website Strategy: The Discovery Process. 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/how-to-create-your-website-strategy-the-discovery-process/determining-your-website-strategy?autoplay=true&u=2168252
The strategy one company uses to breakdown their process of building a website. (1h 6m)

Wood, Brian. LinkedIn Learning: Freelance UX: Managing Clients. 2016. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/freelance-ux-managing-clients/welcome-to-the-course?autoplay=true&resume=false&u=2168252
This course covers what it takes to succeed in freelance UX web and app design and client management. (45m)

Kennedy, Ashley. LinkedIn Learning: Learning Documentary Video: 1 Planning and Pre-production. 2017. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-documentary-video-1-planning-and-pre-production/welcome?autoplay=true&u=2168252
This course covers the important steps needed to successfully plan a documentary production. (1h 38m)

Kennedy, Ashley. LinkedIn Learning: Learning Documentary Video: 2 Production. 2017. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-documentary-video-2-production/welcome?autoplay=true&resume=false&u=2168252
An examination of the logistics involved with successful video production. (1h 43m)

Kennedy, Ashley. LinkedIn Learning: Learning Documentary Video: 3 Editing and Post. 2017. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-documentary-video-3-editing-and-post/welcome?autoplay=true&resume=false&u=2168252
An in-depth review of the process of video editing. (2h 13m)

Angel, Eduardo. LinkedIn Learning: 1 Person Crew Video Productions: 1 Up and Running. 2020. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/1-person-crew-video-productions-1-up-and-running/what-is-the-1-person-crew-approach?autoplay=true&u=2168252
“As budgets and deadlines tighten, streamlining production and post-production workflows becomes a matter of profitability, and wearing multiple hats is no longer optional. Filmmakers must learn how to perform almost every job on set themselves.” (1h 2m)

Persse, James. The Guide to Managing Postproduction for Film, TV, and Digital Distribution. 3rd ed., Routledge, 2019.
“This book offers a clear and detailed overview of the postproduction process, showing readers how to manage each step in taking a film, TV, or media project from production to final delivery, from scheduling and budgeting through editing, sound, visual effects, and more.”

Daniels, Lawrence J. The Graphic Designer’s Business Survival Guide. American Management Association, 2013.
This book provides step-by-step instructions on the path for graphic designers, including chapters on “taking the plunge,” image design, “crafting a winning proposal,” marketing, and “growing your firm in any economic climate.”

Weaver, Brad. Creative Truth. 1st edition, Routledge, 2015, https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315727981.
Creative Truth is a roadmap for starting, building, and reaping the benefits of a successful business. Subjects covered include initial steps, marketing, establishing your worth, and working with clients.