— From Idea to Completion
COURSE OFFERED FALL 2025
Teaching Institution: Conservatorium van Amsterdam
Faculty: Anna-Maria Nitschke
Contact: anna-maria.nitschke@ahk.nl
Course Level: Postgraduate
Creative Productivity — From Idea to Completion
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to help creatives navigate the journey from idea to completion by equipping them with insights, tools and strategies to manage their personal projects effectively. Through a mix of practical exercises, self-reflection, and interactive workshops, participants will discover how to integrate meaningful projects into their everyday lives, work through challenges, and establish sustainable routines.
CONTENT:
- Identifying, prioritizing and committing to meaningful projects.
- Planning and time-management essentials tailored for creatives.
- Fundamentals of habit-building and strategies for overcoming procrastination.
- Developing a personalized framework for productivity and self-care.
- Case studies, Examples and peer discussions to share challenges and solutions.
- Sources for further learning and self-study.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Participants will:
- Identify ideas and goals that matter most to them and turn them into projects.
- Develop realistic vision on how to integrate these projects into their creative lives.
- Understand their optimal working conditions and how to cultivate them.
- Learn strategies for embracing and overcoming challenges.
- Foster constructive habits and routines that support long-term productivity and creativity.