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Course Description

This 4-week course is designed for professional artists, designers, and creatives who want to understand the intersection of intellectual property (IP), entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence (AI). Through a blend of readings and lectures, case studies, and practical applications, students will explore the legal landscape that governs how to protect their original works and learn how to leverage AI in their practice.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understand the fundamentals of intellectual property law in Canada,
  • Explore the implications of AI on creativity and IP,
  • Develop strategies for protecting creative works,
  • Cultivate skills to navigate the creative economy,
  • Create practical projects that integrate learned concepts and are useful for ongoing creative entrepreneurial practice.
 

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship: Creating in the Age of AI
Type
Online
Dates
Feb 17, 2026 to Mar 16, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $465.00
Additional Fee(s)
Adobe CC $275.94 Optional
Instructors
Required Software/Supplies
Regular access to a computer with a high speed broadband internet connection is required.
Section Notes

Online courses are delivered in an asynchronous format through a series of tutorials and related assignments which students may complete at their own pace on our Learning Management System, Canvas. The instructor is available throughout the course time period for questions and discussions.  Learn more about what to expect in a Continuing Studies online course at OCAD U.

Important: Online courses have firm start and end dates. Each assignment has its own deadline. Extensions are not granted.

As a Continuing Studies student, you will receive an OCAD U user account, which will grant you access to Canvas, and our on-campus WiFi network. Your Canvas account will be enabled one week prior to the start date of your course. Please log in at https://canvascloud.ocadu.ca. If you do not know your OCAD U User ID, please check your registration confirmation email. You can reset your password here: https://login.ocadu.ca/forgot. If you need further help, please contact us at continuingstudies@ocadu.ca

After enrolling in a course, please allow up to 5 hours for your student data to migrate to Canvas. 

Please note that courses may fill up early or be cancelled due to low enrollment. Students are encouraged to register early, at least ten (10) days prior to the start date of the course.