Discover the Creative School
- Date
- September 28, 2021
- Time
- 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
Hosted by: The Creative School (formerly the Faculty of Communication and Design)
From esports and motion capture to dancing with robotics, the future is creative!
Join us in celebrating the repositioning of FCAD to The Creative School! Made up of Canada's top professional schools and transdisciplinary hubs in media, communication, design and cultural industries, The Creative School is a dynamic faculty that is making a difference in new, unexplored ways.
Join Dean Charles Falzon for a discussion on the future of creativity, hear his vision for The Creative School and enjoy an opportunity to ask the dean questions in a Town Hall style Q & A following his presentation!
A leading educator and entrepreneur in the cultural industries, Charles is the Dean of The Creative School at Ryerson University. During his time as Dean, Charles has propelled the development of the faculty, positioning it as a global leader. Under his leadership, The Creative School has introduced several unique programs and transdisciplinary initiatives. This includes the development of three innovation hubs: The Innovations Studio, The Design + Technology Lab, and The Catalyst focused on entrepreneurship, creative technology, and research respectively. Charles was instrumental in the creation of several unique learning experiences including Canada’s first-ever degrees in Sport Media and Professional Music, as well as a creative practice Doctorate. He has instituted a number of impactful research and innovation centres and developed international hubs in Egypt, Italy, and the UK.
Charles’ vision for a stronger cultural sector is informed by 30 years of leadership in public and private companies in media production, media distribution, book publishing, theme parks, and live entertainment. He has been responsible for globally leading the development and marketing of many renowned properties including Thomas and Friends and Guinness World Records. His work has received international recognition through numerous awards including Gemini Awards, Canadian Screen Awards, and an international Emmy nomination.
As a Professor of Media Production, he specializes in executive production and media ethics. Charles currently holds a position on the board for the Toronto Arts Council and was a member of the Minister of Heritage’s special advisory board. He was the founding chair of the Canadian Media Production Association, a governor of the Banff festival, and is a member of the Order of Malta.