FUTURE VISION

TEACHING CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS TO ADOPT A FUTURIST MINDSET

This FALL 2025 course introduces THE TOOLKIT used by futurists and forward-thinking organizations to spot early signals, analyze trends, and imagine new possibilities.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In a rapidly shifting world, anticipating change—rather than simply reacting—offers a creative and strategic edge. Whether you’re designing products, telling stories, or driving innovation, thinking beyond the present helps you make smarter decisions today by understanding what might shape tomorrow.

Students learn to:
• Use horizon scanning methodologies to track emerging trends
• Build future scenarios and speculative narratives that challenge assumptions
• Apply systems thinking to future-proof creative and strategic decisions

Each week, hands-on exercises are blended with foresight techniques to expand your perspective and imagination. You’ll leave with a personalized foresight toolkit and the confidence to lead future-ready strategies in your organization or creative work.

LESSON PLAN

• Week 1: Introduction to Strategic Foresight
  Theme: What is the Future & How Do We Think About It?

• Week 2: Forecasting Methodologies & Frameworks
  Theme: How Do We Systematically Anticipate Change?

• Week 3: Understanding Trends & Signals
  Theme: How to Spot the Early Signs of Change

• Week 4: Scenario Planning & Worldbuilding
  Theme: Crafting Possible Futures

• Week 5: Storytelling as a Foresight Tool
  Theme: Making the Future Persuasive & Actionable

• Week 6: Implementing Strategic Foresight in Creative Industries
  Theme: Applying Foresight in Your Practice