Studio Seminar: Professionalism. (0-9) 3 Credit Hours

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Prerequisite: A grade of "C-" or better in ART 1003 , ART 1013 , ART 1023 , and ART 1213 ; and 9 semester credit hours of any 2000-level basic ART courses. This course covers the marketing and business knowledge required of the working artist. Units include marketing, résumé development, cover letter development, digital documentation of personal artwork, website analyses and choices, gallery conduct and professional protocols, and public speaking. Advanced business skills covered include various forms of business organization, business law, writing a business plan, taxes, studio safety and insurance, bookkeeping and other recordkeeping, the use of contractual agreements, zoning and other studio considerations, and computer resources and software. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; SAF1 $45; SAF2 $150; STLF $18.48.