AR 314 Professional Practices in Fine Arts

The purpose of this course is to familiarize fine arts students with a variety of current professional practices that prepare students for the business aspects of a fine arts career. The focus is on the preparation of the portfolio and resume and on understanding business practices such as record keeping, contracts, shipping, and copyright. Search strategies for jobs, galleries, grants, and residencies are taught. A class project is completed, providing hands-on professional experience. Credit, three hours.