ART 077A - Professional Practices for Artists

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    Description
    Provides the skills and information to serve the student in developing a professional art career. Topics include: How to approach galleries, institutions, universities, art schools, and potential employers. Techniques for promoting art for employment or transfer to four year schools, portfolio preparation, resume writing, artist statement and biography composition, sales and pricing of art, business basics, entrepreneurship, public relations, art on the internet, planning and goal setting, contracts, taxes, grant getting, display, shipping, sustaining creativity. Evaluation of marketing and promotional concepts. Recommended for all art and design majors seeking to become professionals. Field trips may be required.