ART 3100 - Professional Practice: Act + Aspire

Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio

This course shares practical knowledge of navigating the career aspects of the Fine Arts field including entrepreneurial strategies, professional ethics, studio visits, budgeting, invoicing clients, operating as an independent contractor, creating proposals, applying for grants, competitions, residencies, exhibitions, and graduate schools. Students will learn how to effectively research opportunities, seek application support through career services, and interact with employers, galleries, and clients to prepare for a successful creative career. Additionally, students will create junior portfolio materials that include a website, an artist statement, a resume, a CV, and documentation of artwork to pursue a career that is relevant to their interests and professional ambitions. The course concludes with a formal artist talk presented as part of the junior portfolio review.

Prerequisites: Completion of 60+ credits and ART 2100 - Professional Practice Survey: Voice + Vision

Notes: This course must be taken between 60-90 credit hours.

This course includes the junior portfolio review.

(Formerly ART 4600 Professional Practice)

Campus Only.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Create essential documents to support freelance work, small business planning, and professional applications.
Develop written communication and public speaking skills for a variety of professional contexts.
Create an online presence through website creation and social media outlets.
Create professional portfolio materials and documents reflecting fine art career goals.

ART 3100 Course Learning Outcomes Rubric

Required Course Materials:
$100 for portfolio development and applications.