Taught By:
This course will provide students with a foundation of practical information to assist art and media students in building a successful career. Through lectures, discussions, readings, presentations, and demonstrations, students will learn practical applications of presentation, documentation, business skills, and career planning specific to being a working artist. We will cover artist resumes, artist statements, grants, artist residencies, and graduate school applications. We will discuss taxes for artists, working with galleries and museums, websites, and promoting and documenting your artwork. The class will spend a significant amount of time discussing types of art venues and the appropriate contexts for different types of work. A strong body of artwork and dedication to practice is encouraged, though not required.
Our work will be conducted remotely using both Canvas and Zoom. Students can expect our remote teaching to be around 3 hours of remote meeting per week and 4-5 hours of asynchronous coursework/independent work time per week, using Canvas and Zoom.
Registration
Winter Registration:
Course Reference Numbers
(4): 20044
Academic Details
Fields of Study:
Preparatory for studies and careers in:
visual arts and art-related professions
Credits:
4
Maximum Enrollment:
25
Class Standing:
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Special Expenses:
We will use the textbook ART/WORK: Everything you need to know (and do) as you pursue your art career by Heather Darcy Bhandari and Jonathan Melber.
Schedule
Quarters:
Winter
2025
Open
In Person or Remote:
Time Offered:
Evening
Schedule Evergreen:
First Meeting:
Remote/Online
Location:
Olympia