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Term One - Curriculum Outline

Term One Timing: February 11 to June 6, 2012

Structure:

  • Kick-off weekend: February 11-12 (9am to 5pm)
  • Wednesday night classes (6pm to 9pm)
  • Self-directed time for project completion

Evaluation Approach:

  • Real-world case work
  • Comprehensive Feedback

Module 1: Communications Business Strategy

  • Learn the role of business strategy in developing strong communication solutions.
  • Learn how to assess and develop brand-centric business strategy and explore how it informs communication direction.
  • Work with a unique analytic tool kit/process designed to focus thinking into effective strategic direction.
  • Build a range of strategic approaches and apply the learning through case work and real world examples.

Dates:

  • Kick-off weekend: February 11-12, 2012
  • Evening sessions: February 15-29, 2012
  • Saturday workshop: March 3, 2012
  • Self-directed time: March 7, 2012
  • Project 1 due: March 12, 2012

Module 2: Insight and Creative Strategy

  • Learn what insight is, where to find it and what to do with it in developing creative strategy.
  • Work with creative thinking tools to explore and define strategic insight and brand proposition territory.
  • Understand the role of creative strategy and effective briefing in developing strong communications.

Dates:

  • Evening sessions: March 14, 21, 28, April 11, 18, 2012
  • Saturday sessions: March 24 & April 21, 2012
  • Self-directed time: April 25 & May 2, 2012
  • Project 2 due: May 7, 2012

Module 3: Creativity and Ideation

  • Learn about your creativity style and how to collaborate with others in creating innovative ideas and communication solutions.
  • Build your appreciation and skill in developing and evaluating communication ideas.
  • Learn divergent and convergent ideation techniques to help you run more effective brainstorming sessions.

Dates:

  • Evening sessions: May 9 - June 6, 2012
  • Final class: June 6, 2012
  • Project 3 due: June 6, 2012

CAAP1 Toronto 2012/13
Term One Registration Dates
  • Discount Rate Deadline: Nov 30, 2011
  • Tuition Deadline: Jan 30, 2012
Term One Course Dates
  • Kick-off Weekend: Feb. 11-12, 2012
  • Evening Classes: Wednesday (Feb-June)
  • Saturday Classes: March 3, 24 & Apr 21
Google MapLocation
ICA Executive Education Centre, Toronto
2300 Yonge Street, Suite 3002
 
Executive CAAP West 2012/13
Term One Registration Dates
  • Discount Rate Deadline: Nov 30, 2011
  • Tuition Deadline: Feb 13, 2012
Term One Course Dates:
  • WKD 1: Feb 24-26, 2012 (Calgary)
  • WKD 2: Mar 30-31, Apr 1, 2012 (Edmonton)
  • WKD 3: May 25-27, 2012 (Calgary)
Location
  • Term 1 - WKD One: SAIT Polytechnic, Calgary
  • Term 1 - WKD Two: Grant MacEwan, Edmonton
  • Term 1 - WKD Three: SAIT Polytechnic, Calgary
  • Term 2 - WKD One: Grant MacEwan, Edmonton
  • Term 2 - WKD Two: SAIT Polytechnic, Calgary
  • Term 2 - WKD Three: Grant MacEwan, Edmonton
  • Term 2 - WKD Four: Location TBD (Edmonton or Calgary)