Global Crisis and the Creative Industries: Analysing the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic (Routledge Focus on the Global Creative Economy)

Workers in the creative industries are highly motivated, resilient, and innovative and these characteristics have come to the fore during the global health and resultant economic crises enveloping the world. This shortform book analyses transformation in the arts as a result of this era of polycrisis.The author interrogates public policy, legislative developments, and financial support systems to assist the arts sector around the world. Utilising interview responses from various artists and creatives, the book takes the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global creative industries as its central case study. It looks at the historical relationship between art and times of global crises, the policy initiatives implemented around the world in response to Covid-19 to rescue and support creative industries, explores the ways in which audiences, artists, and creatives responded during the first year of the pandemic, and looks towards future opportunities for the creative industries sector. The book also highlights the importance of higher education for the future creative industries workforce.Providing a concise, yet holistic interpretation of the early impact of the pandemic, the book summarises recent developments, and proposes future directions relevant to students and scholars involved in the creative economy. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Contents About the Author Acknowledgements Introduction The Purpose of This Text Note References 1. The Arts and Times of Crisis Art and Crises in History Crises and Disruptions to Creative Industries Art and the Covid-19 Crisis The Irony of Creative Industries during Global Crises Benefits from the Crisis for the Environment and for the Democratisation of Creative Industries Government Support Initiatives for Creative Industries during Covid-19 Conclusion Note References 2. The Impact of Covid-19 on Arts Audiences Patterns of Audience Engagement: Early Research Studies Changing Platforms for the Presentation of Creative Content Audience and User Patterns: Early Statistics Creative Industries Innovations for Audience Engagement during Covid-19 Conclusion References 3. Artists' and Creatives' Motivation and Innovation during the Pandemic The Music Industry, the Butterfly Effect, and Chaos Interviews with Current Artists and Creatives: Reflections, Innovations, and Motivations Negative Impacts of Covid-19 Positive Impacts of Covid-19 The Benefits of the Shift to Digital and Online Working The Zoom Culture Social Media and the Pandemic Artists' Concern for Humanity The Future for Creative Industries Conclusion References 4. Educating Artists and Creatives for a Post-pandemic World The Shift to Online Tertiary Education for Creatives and Artists Preparing Graduates for Success in the Creative Industries Covid's Impact on Tertiary Education for Creatives and Artists: Disruptions and Chaos Early Research Studies: The Impact of the Pandemic on Tertiary Education A New Approach to Tertiary Education for the Creative Industries Eco-Focus and Sustainability Ethics and Morals Non-arts Knowledge, Skills, and Capabilities Alternative Indicators of Success Personal Management and Care Conclusion References Conclusion Future Gazing People, Place, Ecosystems People Relationships Experiences Workforces Place Ecosystems The World, Creative Industries and the Future Closing Remarks Reference Index