ARTD 280 - Business of Art

3 Credit(s)

The purpose of this course is to build professional skill sets critical to students entering a broad spectrum of the for-profit and nonprofit arts, creative, and innovation industries. Topics include business basics, product development, pricing, branding, audience development, budget, planning, and representation.

Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.

Course Frequency: S

Grading Method: Student option.

Learning Outcomes:
1.Acquire and apply key fundamentals about developing and maintaining a professional practice in your art or design field. 2.Develop an effective, foundation portfolio and resume and/or Artist Curriculum Vitae including a working foundation Artist Statement/Design Philosophy Statement. 3.Develop and prepare professional goals with specific, measurable strategies for 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years.4.Find and recgnize opportunities such as grants, public art, calls for artists, fair/festivals, exhibitions, competitions, residencies.5.Demonstrate awareness of arts/design related careers, legal business structures, copyrights and intellectual property for artists, tax record keeping, and ethics.

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ARTD 280 - Business of Art