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Be Your Best Creative Self
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 21 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado Boulder
  • Offered by

About

Welcome to Be Your Best Creative Self, the second course in the Personal Development for Professional Success Specialization. This course is for creative professionals who want to work more efficiently and at higher levels of both job satisfaction and success. As students work through this course, they will: • learn to make the creative state more reliable and productive • fine-tune their personal brand so that they present themselves positively and accurately • learn basic skills for working with others that will help to avoid traps as well as to enable success As much as anything, this is a survival-skills class designed to help creative professionals take control of their careers. The assignments and exercises are intended to build a creative community in which students gain confidence and grow together.

Modules

Lesson 1: The Creative Mind

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz: About creativity

2 Discussions

  • Tell us about yourself and something you've created.
  • Who's the most creative?

4 Videos

  • Welcome to Be Your Best Creative Self
  • A little about your instructor.
  • What does "creative" really mean?
  • Avoid falling for the left brain/right brain myth.

2 Readings

  • Why Take This Course?
  • The Left Brain, the Right Brain, and Points-in-Between

Lesson 2: Developing Creative Muscle

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • What are your favorite creative warm-ups?

3 Videos

  • Creativity is a practice.
  • Confidence builds momentum and momentum builds confidence.
  • Know when and where to work.

1 Readings

  • Creative Exercises

Lesson 3: Brainstorming and Revision

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Brainstorm a creative problem.

1 Discussions

  • Let the world inspire you.

7 Videos

  • Here are four ways to get moving.
  • Make a list to make progress.
  • Tell a story.
  • Start a conversation.
  • Devour your world.
  • Revision is creative.
  • Talent matters, not things.

1 Readings

  • Making a List to Make Progress

Lesson 1: The Importance of Branding

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Tell us about your favorite brand.

2 Videos

  • Identity matters.
  • Stand out.

Lesson 2: Shaping Your Brand for Success

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • About branding

6 Videos

  • People like good people.
  • Everything you make should reflect everything you believe.
  • Great products deserve great packaging.
  • Become a chameleon.
  • Catch mistakes before your clients do.
  • Growth is a choice.

1 Readings

  • Everything You Do Matters

Lesson 1: Be Good, But be Easy

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Be good, but be easy.
  • Everyone talks.

Lesson 2: Igniting Dreams and Avoiding Stereotypes

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Give them dreams, not keepsakes.

Lesson 3: Taking Criticism and Reading People

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Taking criticism is the job.
  • Reading people is impossible.

Lesson 4: Sensing Traps, Surrendering, and Understanding Power

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • About working with others

2 Discussions

  • What traps have you encountered?
  • What are your core beliefs?

3 Videos

  • With practice you can avoid most traps.
  • If you must, surrender, but never give up.
  • No one likes to be bullied.

2 Readings

  • Are You a Trap?
  • The Mood Board

Lesson 5: Praise, Teaching. and The Zone

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 3 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Design your personal brand.

3 Discussions

  • Share a short syllabus for teaching something you love.
  • Make a tough job fun.
  • What are your top ten pro tips?

4 Videos

  • Do unto others.
  • Nothing teaches like teaching.
  • Never stop growing.
  • Whenever you can, make work fun!

2 Readings

  • Intentional vs. Accidental Growth
  • Top Ten Tips for Creative Professionals

Auto Summary

Unlock your full potential with "Be Your Best Creative Self," a dynamic course tailored for creative professionals seeking to enhance their efficiency, job satisfaction, and overall success. As part of the Personal Development for Professional Success Specialization, this course delves into essential strategies to make your creative process more reliable and productive. Under the expert guidance of Coursera, you'll learn to fine-tune your personal brand, ensuring a positive and accurate presentation. The course also covers key interpersonal skills to help you navigate and excel in collaborative environments, avoiding common pitfalls. Spanning 1260 minutes of engaging content, this foundation-level course is designed as a survival guide for creative professionals eager to take control of their careers. Through practical assignments and exercises, you'll join a supportive creative community, boosting your confidence and fostering growth. Choose from Starter or Professional subscription options to get started on your journey to becoming your best creative self. Whether you're an aspiring artist, designer, writer, or any other creative professional, this course is your gateway to achieving greater success and satisfaction in your career.

David Underwood
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David Underwood