Address business issues important to practicing artists and designers. Fine art and design are intimately connected with many disciplines and studies. Professional Practice and Creative Economy courses and workshops explore the application of art and design methodologies outside of the studio.
Students will learn basic principles of business and entrepreneurship and create a business plan for their own creative entrepreneurial ventures. Tools used for marketing, finance and strategic planning will be explored. Lectures will include case studies on the strategies being employed by both established players and newer startups. The class … Read more
Start Date
01/26
Meeting Day
Tuesdays
End Date
05/04
Faculty
Sara Hartmann
Time
6:30pm–10pm
Credits
3
This workshop is geared toward artists and makers of all disciplines who are looking to create a robust and well-organized website for showcasing, sharing, and selling work. We will explore several of the major current web-building platforms including Wordpress, Squarespace, and Wix, looking at the pros and cons of each … Read more
Start Date
02/20
Meeting Day
Saturdays
End Date
03/06
Faculty
Rebecca Morrison
Time
10am–2pm
Credits
0
This two session workshop gives students a broad understanding of the field of industrial design as well as hands-on experience to understand the fundamentals of design process, research, concept sketching, presentation and fabrication. Students will be exposed to design thinking methodology, and how it informs the industrial design process. The course will discuss … Read more
Start Date
03/06
Meeting Day
Saturdays
End Date
03/13
Faculty
Evan Hutker
Time
1pm–4pm
Credits
0
Print is alive and well, and the graphic designer of today has never had it better. This workshop will open up the vast world of possibilities available in print today. New digital presses are allowing designers unprecedented control of the printed surface, including custom inks, varnishes, foils and other advanced finishing techniques. As well, traditional and … Read more
Start Date
03/08
Meeting Day
Mondays
End Date
03/22
Faculty
Jason Fairchild
Time
6pm–7:30pm
Credits
0
Explore everything it takes to succeed as a freelance graphic designer or illustrator in this 3-session boot camp. We’ll cover everything from marketing and pricing your work to writing proposals and contracts to managing clients and delivering work. Lectures will feature real-world client case studies and students are encouraged to … Read more
Start Date
03/10
Meeting Day
Wednesdays
End Date
03/24
Faculty
Joe Quackenbush
Time
6pm–8pm
Credits
0
As we move into an unknown post-quarantine phase of artist life, one of the most immediate obstacles to navigate will be disruptions in the scheduling of international artist residencies, scholarships, and MFA programs. During this course, we will take advantage of the virtual class format to bring contemporary artists working … Read more
Start Date
03/24
Meeting Day
Wednesdays
End Date
04/21
Faculty
Ben Zawalich
Time
7pm–9pm
Credits
0
