DAS-213 BUSINESS PRACTICES

This course prepares students to function as,professional artists and/or designers. It,provides an introduction to contemporary business,theories, trend analysis, and branding techniques,and practices. As well, students learn and use,basic project management principles, project,costing models, and the elements of business plan,design. This course satisfies the General,Elective requirement. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DEN 102

DAS-303 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE FOR ARTISTS

This course addresses the skills and knowledge,needed to succeed as a contemporary artist while,sustaining a professional studio practice. Topics,include creating and organizing your professional,profile, documentation and marketing, pplications,for field related opportunities, and basic small,business skills. Students will learn how to,develop a resource data base, create valuable,professional networks, and consider marketing,and exhibiting from a broad range … Continue reading “DAS-303 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE FOR ARTISTS”

DAS-313 CREATIVE ENTREPREN: BRANDING ESSENTIALS

This course is offered to students who wish to,understand branding, marketing, creative and,integrated marketing communications, and how they,work in industry. The course consists of small,student teams, whose interactions and work efforts,mirror those in an industry marketing firm or,agency. Teams create a new product or service for,their brand, and work to get it ready for a … Continue reading “DAS-313 CREATIVE ENTREPREN: BRANDING ESSENTIALS”

DAS-314 CREATIVE ENTREPREN: FINANCIAL,ESSENTIALS

This course instructs students in principles of,financial management specifically related to the,needs of artists and designers. It builds on,knowledge gained in DAS 213, Business Practices,,to deepened understanding of fundamental business,concepts and methods. Through coursework and,practice, students develop a set of skills and,tools relevant to operating a small or growing,start-up company, working in an independent,freelance practice, … Continue reading “DAS-314 CREATIVE ENTREPREN: FINANCIAL,ESSENTIALS”

DAS-315 CREATIVE ENTREPREN: STRUCTURAL,ESSENTIALS

This course is offered for students enrolled in,the CCS Minor in Creative Entrepreneurship. It is,taught as a cohort and is followed by the final,capstone business class, DAS-316. After,successfully completing these two capstone,courses, students are prepared as entrepreneurial,thought and action leaders and have been trained,to launch their own creative industry venture.,Students are first introduced to different,organizational … Continue reading “DAS-315 CREATIVE ENTREPREN: STRUCTURAL,ESSENTIALS”

DAS-316 PRE-LAUNCH ESSENTIALS,ESSENTIALS

DAS-316 follows DAS-315 to form the capstone,experience of the Minor in Creative,Entrepreneurship. Students will focus on,operational and oversight aspect of their venture,,including studying, selecting and integrating,information analysis and business software into a,customized enterprise reporting platform. This,review will include accounting information,,project management and team communication, search,engine optimization, customer acquisition and,retention, digital marketing optimization, and,enterprise resource planning. … Continue reading “DAS-316 PRE-LAUNCH ESSENTIALS,ESSENTIALS”

DAS-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored., FALL 2023,,SETTING UP SHOP,,This course is designed as a special project for,students interested in designing, creating, and,maintaining a store where students and alumni can,sell their art. Students will develop and,implement a business plan using market trends and,project management … Continue reading “DAS-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400”

DAS-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. An,Independent Study should include opportunities for,individual student voice and provide a … Continue reading “DAS-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY”