Yemi A.D. - Future of Creativity

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304MYAD Z 1 2S English summer

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Learning outcomes of the course unit

Why creativity will be the new currency of the future?

What are the most effective methods to unlocking creative thinking on your path to transformation?

Mode of study

workshop

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Course contents

Yemi A.D. in collaboration with his winning-award creative agency JAD Productions presents an all new holistic approach in developing needs for the creative power of an individual, as well as organization. His detailed insight of a complex process of next generation problem solving, producing, managing, inventing, or design thinking offers participants to reach both inside their potential and into the potential of their environment. His empathetic understanding of Millennial cultures, consequences of exponential growth, necessity of organizational transformation together with several unique case studies, will allow you to understand and navigate in the world of future creativity.

For more follow the link:

https://www.jadproworkshop.com/

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Assessment methods and criteria

100% participation

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Yemi A.D.

[Yemi Akinyemi Dele]

Multi-disciplinary Creative

Founder & CEO of JAD Productions

Since travelling to LA to pursue a career in dance at the age of 18, Yemi A.D has spent the last 15 years honing his skills as a multi-disciplinary creative force. Initially evolving from a dancer to a choreographer, he now directs and produces all whilst establishing himself as one of the most sought after creatives in his sphere. Notably, his partnership with American artist Kanye West saw him create and conceptualise global concerts, tours and music videos for West including his VMA’s performance (2010), “Runaway” the short film (2010), Saturday Night Live performances (2010) and the Yeezus Tour (2013), amongst other works.

In 2010 he founded JAD Productions whilst simultaneously working as the lead creative. He built-up an extensive list of clients including brands such as Google, Coca Cola and T-Mobile. Yemi also produces his own original projects and has launched the likes of Teniskology, a multi-day European sneaker festival, Ynspirology, an art, music and culture festival catered to Generation-Y, and Cycles, a disruptive and highly immersive theatrical experience.

In 2014, JAD Productions were honoured with ‘The Best Event Award’ by the Czech Events Awards in 2014, 2015 and 2016 consecutively. JAD were also awarded the ‘World's Best Event’ in 2015, 2016 and 2018. Internationally, they have won awards for their digital campaigns for both adidas Originals and Mercedes Benz.

As a personality, he has played a role both behind and in front of the camera. In the film Chronicles of Narnia: Prince of Caspian (2008), he was casted as Ironhoof and also played a role in The Case of Unfaithful Klara (2009), alongside Game of Thrones star Iain Glen. Most recently, he has appeared on CBS Networks ‘The Worlds Best’ TV show as, starred in Apples ‘Life on iPad’ iPad Pro worldwide advertising commercial campaign and in upcoming Netflix sci-fi series Tribes of Europa.

As a speaker, he’s presented a TEDx talk on his original approach to the millennial generation. He’s spoken at the Aspen Institute CE and was a keynote speaker at the 2019 Singularity Summit in Prague this past April. Under foundation of former Czech president Vaclav Havel, Yemi hosted a series of educational videos concerning human rights which have been disseminated throughout high schools nationwide in the Czech Republic.

Since 2017, Yemi has served on the advisory board of Slovak Telecom & Czech T-Mobile. Just this past May he became the first Czech inductee in the Henry Crown Fellowship Network at the Aspen Institute USA. He is also the ambassador of Sustainable development Goals under the UN for the Czech Republic and was appointed as Czech Goodwill Ambassador by Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2019.

In 2009, Yemi founded the non-profit organisation Dance Academy Prague which provides training for a diverse pool of talented seeking various levels of experience. Additionally, he devotes time-out to work with disadvantaged children in Indonesia, India and the Czech Republic. Currently, he is establishing educational scholarships for local communities in Nigeria and hopes to expand and develop in the philanthropic arena in the near future.

Czech Goodwill Ambassador | activities H2 2019

●Attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York, photo here / meeting with members of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) project, presentation of the two Czech women’s teams at the Global Goals World Cup football tournament promoting gender equality. Made a video report on the final match, won by the Czech team Yellow Ladies. Check out the video here!

●Gave a talk in conference Moscow (Russia) on the future of creativity / with examples of Czech creative industry that is inspiring the world. Photo report here!

●Nigerian mission – getting EU stipends for the most talented dance students. Video compilation of meetings with the local community, media, the Czech consulate team, the President’s office, artists and students available here! Video projection from the gala event for the Czech Embassy in Abuja commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution available here!

●Nigerian mission – media tour in Abuja, Ibadan and Lagos. Met with journalists, TV reports, interview on state and private television channels and radio stations. Check it out here!

●Gave a talk in seminar in Lagos (Nigeria) at University of Lagos on the future of creativity / with examples of Czech creative industry that is inspiring the world.

●Gave a talk in conference in Ljubljana (Slovenia) on the future of creativity / with examples of Czech creative industry that is inspiring the world.

●Gave a talk in conference in Milano (Italy) on the future of creativity / with examples of Czech creative industry that is inspiring the world.

●8th year supporting education for children from disadvantaged families in Indonesia. Opened a new school teaching English and music for 60 children from 9 to 15 years old in Pemuteran, Indonesia. Photo report here!

●Gave a talk in conference in Dortmund (Germany) on the future of creativity / with examples of the Czech creative industry that is inspiring the world.

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