CCAD Media Studies Dean Ron Saks wanted to center his faculty around new curriculum ideas that would be more aligned with professional practices in media/entertainment.
Working with Columbus, OH management consultant Linda Reese of Leader Onboarding, John created a survey to poll the faculty on the current media studies curriculum, the program’s Mission Statement, and suggested ideas for future innovations and changes.
Based on the results of the survey, John facilitated a 5-session, 2-day version of his Team-Building Workshop to process these issues, and to build consensus on a working action plan for the media studies program.
The results were both affirming and… unexpected.
Initial concerns about a lack of faculty cohesion proved unfounded.
The receptive, inclusive and open-ended “bottom up” nature of the seminar encouraged participants to discover, refine and collaborate on the future of the program, empowering them to contribute ideas and make commitments that resonated with who they were as media artists, and that reflected their core skill sets.
About Columbus College of Art & Design
Columbus College of Art & Design prepares tomorrow’s creative leaders for professional careers. With a history of commitment to fundamentals and quality, CCAD advances a distinct, challenging, and inclusive learning culture that supports individual development in art, design, and the humanities.
| Year founded: | 1879 |
| Degrees offered: | Bachelor of Fine Arts & Master of Fine Arts |
| Undergraduate Majors: | Advertising & Graphic Design, Animation, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Media Studies, Photography |
| Campus: | Located in downtown Columbus, comprises 14 buildings including two residence facilities. |
| Tuition: | $26,112 (2011-2012 full-time tuition for one year) |
| Enrollment: | More than 1,300 from 40 states and 35 foreign countries. |
| Faculty: | 193 (includes full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty) |
| Student/Instructor ratio: | 12:1 |
