Professional Practices for Design and the Arts

Catalog description

Prepares young artists, designers and individuals in other creative fields to successfully enter the professional world of art and culture beyond the support system of the university. Through examining contemporary artists' models of practice and creative entrepreneurship; developing real life materials to promote their practice; engaging with guest artists, designers and other creative professionals; exploring best practices for arts-based businesses; and the array of continuing opportunities, student artists learn how they can shape their lives to sustain their artistic practice once they graduate. Best suited for students who are prepared to seriously contemplate the continuation of their specific practice beyond graduation. Students should enter this course with a collection of work samples that demonstrate their experience in their chosen discipline.