Some people think creativity is all about letting loose and coming up with undiluted, off-the-wall ideas. While that’s valid in some ways, it’s also important to consider the ethics of creativity and how putting certain boundaries in place can help protect people from harm.

More and more conversations are happening around the implications of ethics and creativity. When you create work or content, you need to consider the wider impact. For example, is the work misappropriated, culturally insensitive, or even plain offensive? As a creative, there are some practical things you can do to make sure your creativity doesn’t stray into unethical waters. This course will show you how.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Recognize the business benefits of integrating ethical considerations into creative decisions
• Describe how to keep up to date on topics such as cultural sensitivity, inclusivity, and representation
• Explain how to respond in situations where ethical considerations are not met

Why take this course?

Every creative needs an understanding of what’s acceptable and unacceptable when it comes to ethics and creativity. Being aware of the effect your work could have can help you avoid causing unnecessary harm to others. In this course you’ll learn about the business benefits of integrating ethical considerations into creative decision-making. You’ll also learn how to educate employees on ethical topics and how to respond in situations where ethical considerations haven’t been met.

10 mins | SCORM | Takeaway Tasks