ART 2100 - Professional Practice Survey: Voice + Vision

Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio

This course introduces students to careers in Fine Arts. Students will examine the nuanced life of an artist through field trips, guest speakers, connecting with professionals, and guided research. Guest speakers include working artists, art administrators, gallery directors, small business owners, and non-profit organizations. Students will also explore short and long-term goal setting, portfolio development, documenting artworks, public speaking, applying to opportunities, and defining personal success in a creative field. Upon completion of this course, students will develop a sophomore portfolio for faculty review and create actionable steps to reach their individual goals.

Prerequisites: Completion of 36+ credits.

Notes: This course must be taken between the 36-51 credit hour marker.

Includes sophomore portfolio review.

(Formerly used ART 2000 Fine Arts Sophomore Portfolio Review)

Campus Only

Course Learning Outcomes:

Define measurable goals for career growth.
Practice written communication and public speaking skills for a variety of professional contexts.
Research opportunities that expand career growth by applying to calls for submissions.
Compose a portfolio of work for the sophomore level.

ART2100 Course Learning Outcomes Rubric

Required Textbooks:
How to be an Artist, Jerry Satz ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0593086469
Required Course Materials:
$100 for application fees and portfolio development