The 21st century has witnessed a profound shift in the way we view the world and ourselves in it. A key part of this shift is the rise of ‘The Creatives’ – individuals, institutions, cities, and regions that examine contemporary issues and ideas through creativity and innovation. This has led to the formation of the rapidly growing field of Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI).
CCI has its roots in the arts and humanities and explores industries such as fashion, film and television, music, museums, performing arts, publishing, and tourism. With the rise of the digital economy, CCI has grown to encompass video games, influencer culture and digital storytelling. Beyond specific industries, CCI investigates the principle of creativity, including how creative thinking is used to solve problems, communicate complex ideas, and explore new ways of working.
The study of CCI at Chapman is globally connected and locally engaged. We explore how the Creative and Cultural Industries respond to major issues such as social justice movements and the climate crisis, while considering how creativity can help improve our cities and benefit our emotional wellbeing. We partner with cultural and educational institutions in Southern California to pursue hands-on research and teaching.
Dr. Patrick Fuery is a graduate of Murdoch University, Australia, with a BA (Hons), MPhil and Ph.D. in Comparative Literature. He has held posts at the University of London (Royal Holloway College), Sussex University, and the University of Newcastle (Australia). He is the author of eight books and has been translated into Chinese, Italian, French, and Korean. His most recent book is Madness and Cinema. His research interests include psychoanalysis, semiotics, literary and cultural theory, gender studies, film and visual studies, medicine and the arts. He is currently completing two books: a study on cultural disturbance and the sublime; and an edited collection on medicine, culture, and the arts.
Dr. Kelli Fuery completed her B.A. (Hons) at Macquarie University in Critical and Cultural Studies, graduating in 1995 with First Class Honors. Before joining Chapman University, she held posts in contemporary film, media and cultural studies at Monash University; the University of Newcastle, Australia; and in the (now) School of Film, Media and Cultural Studies, Birkbeck College, University of London. She completed her PhD (2005) at Murdoch University in Critical Theory, Film and Visual Culture. Her research explores why we mediate the world around us in the ways that we do, examining how our inner worlds influence the social and cultural contexts which influence our choices. Focusing on various modes within visual culture, Fuery is interested in the poisoning and mechanics of power and knowledge, the assembly and dismantling of structures, and the role ethics plays in the exchange of aesthesis. She is the author of five books, including 
Rachel Kinnard is an educator, cultural producer and clothing designer living in Los Angeles, CA. Rachel has taught at California State University Los Angeles, Chapman University and ArtCenter College of Design. Born and raised in Atlanta, she lived in New York City for twelve years where she gained crucial experience in the fashion industry in a range of roles. She holds a MA in Fashion Studies and BFA in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design. Rachel’s expertise takes her into collaboration with filmmakers, photographers, technologists, and activists.
Mr. Haley graduated with a B.A. in English from California State University Fullerton and is currently the co-host of three independent podcasts, and producer of an additional two shows. He has also written and taught several podcasting workshops with his podcasting partner, and Chapman University Alum, Mike Gravagno. Currently Mr. Haley teaches CCI 304 for the CCI Minor Program, through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at Chapman University.
Dr. Maracine has a Ph.D. in Global Leadership and Change from Pepperdine University. Dr. Lisa Liberatore Maracine's research is on the intersection between fashion, culture, innovation, policy, economic development, sustainability, social entrepreneurship, and women's empowerment. Her favorite projects include working with women artisan entrepreneurs to become fully self-sustainable. She most recently worked with a fashion-based social enterprise in Uganda changing the way business is done globally and setting the standard for greater accountability and sustainability. She is also part of an ongoing open innovation team with UC Berkeley working on a Smart Village concept in India. Dr. Maracine is published in the Building Leadership Bridges book on Peace, Reconciliation and Social Justice Leadership in the 21st Century: The Role of Leaders and Followers.
Ms. Halverson has been with Chapman University for 14 years, 12 of which have been with Wilkinson College, and has been working with the Creative and Cultural Studies Initiative here at Chapman from its beginning. A graduate of the University of San Francisco with a BA in History, she also holds a Certificate in Arts Management from UC Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business and Claire Trevor School of the Arts. Ms. Halverson is always happy to meet and discuss the Center or the Minor, the easiest way to reach her is via email to make an appointment.