Community & Continuing Education Highlights

VCUarts Qatar’s CCE Launches Social Media Strategy for Fashion Brands Course with VCU Digital Badging

VCUarts Qatar Community & Continuing Education is excited to announce the launch of its Social Media Strategy for Fashion Brands course, running from October 29 to December 17, 2024, this eight-week course, held every Tuesday from 5:00 – 7:30 PM at VCUarts Qatar campus, is designed for fashion creatives, designers, and marketers looking to amplify their digital presence and sharpen their social media marketing strategies. This course is part of a broader strategy to help participants navigate the fast-evolving world of social media, using tools tailored to the fashion industry. Participants will earn a VCU digital badge, a recognized credential that highlights their expertise in social media management. This badge can be displayed on platforms like LinkedIn and in professional portfolios, signaling to employers or clients that they possess critical, industry-relevant skills..

In addition to this exciting new course, VCUarts Qatar is offering several other cutting-edge programs this fall, including:

• Holistic Approach to Sustainable Design: Running from October 28 – November 25 on Mondays from 5:30 – 7:30 PM, this course is free for VCUarts Qatar alumni and explores the principles of sustainable design.
• ATIC UAE Art Therapy Level 6: Creative Therapeutic Practice for Children & Young People: Starting on October 19, this advanced course provides therapeutic techniques for supporting younger audiences through art therapy.
• Free Webinar “Designing Inclusive Spaces”: Taking place online on November 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM, this session explores how to design spaces that are inclusive and responsive to diverse needs.

These offerings reflect CCE’s commitment to curriculum innovation, skill development, and integration into the creative economy, ensuring that participants gain practical, market-driven skills aligned with the latest industry trends.

To introduce the public to the “Social Media Strategy for Fashion Brands” course, a free online session on October 21 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM will be available for registration. This session will provide a detailed overview of the course content and expectations, giving potential participants a chance to explore how the program can benefit their professional growth.

This course is part of a new strategy for continuing education, which focuses on areas such as entrepreneurship in design, business of design, art management, leadership in design, and design technology. The 2024-2026 strategy is built around core objectives like curriculum innovation, technology integration, and professional empowerment, positioning participants to thrive in today’s global creative industries.

For more information and to register, email [email protected] or visit our registration page.