Minor in Arts Entrepreneurship

• AE105 – Conversations with Working Artists (1)
• AE301 – Preparing for Creative Careers (3)
• AE302 – Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Creative Sector (3)

• AE401 – Brand and Marketing in the Arts (3)
• AE402 – Arts Management in Action (3)
• THEA440 – Arts Management (3)

Electives:

• AE293 Arts Entrepreneurship Internship (1-12)
• AE493 Arts Entrepreneurship Internship (1-12)
• AE294 – Arts Entrepreneurship Workshops (1-3)
• AE494 – Arts Entrepreneurship Workshops (1-3)
• WRITE280 – Social Storytelling and Leadership (3)
• WRITE314 – Proposal Development (3)
• WRITE408 – Writing for Nonprofits and Social Media (3)
• PRO322 – Media and Social Media Strategies for Professionals (3)
• MEDIA301 – Multimedia Storytelling (3)
• MEDIAPRO303 – Web Design (3)
• COID330 – Creative Concepting (3)
• COID331 – Growth Hacking (3)
• COID334 – Agile Design (3)
• VIP – Vertically integrated Projects (1-6)

Certificates:

• Music Production Certificate (7)
• +Business certificate (12)
• Business Creation Certificate (12)
• Nonprofit Management Certificate (12)
• Social Media Creator Certificate (9)
• Project Management Certificate (7)
• UX design Certificate (12)
• Certificate of Innovation & Design (12)
• Certificate of Content Production (12)
• Certificate of Creative Influence (12)
• LEAD Certificate (12)

Grand Total Credits: 19 – 25

Working artists, arts administrators and artists working beyond the creative sector participate in a series of discussions allowing students to engage, ask questions and reflect on key issues that will shape their careers.

Students gain an understanding of their own creative process, learn about the possible career opportunities in the arts and creative economy and develop the basic entrepreneurial skills needed for a successful career in the arts. Gain knowledge of varied cultural, social and economic realities impacting contemporary art disciplines, creative sector collaborations and the role of the arts in society.

Entrepreneurial skills and arts business activities and practices are introduced. Students will brainstorm, develop original concepts and explore business models, team-building and innovation to create a plan of action for a career in the arts and creative economy.

PREREQ: ENGL102.

Develop foundational structure for a brand by identifying key factors in personal, company or organizational motivation and purpose. Analyze audiences specific to creative products and or services while using the brand foundation to inform creative messaging and design. The process will help emerging artists identify value in brand and execute effectively in the market.

PREREQ: ENGL102 and upper-division standing

The class provides insight into the management of individual arts businesses, arts organizations, events, creative enterprises and other artistic endeavors. Topics include: artistic content, leadership, fundraising and developing financial resources, community development, cultural facilities, technology, audience development and marketing.

PREREQ: upper-division standing

Possible workshop topics, among others, include:

• How to be a Teaching Artist
• Building your Creative Skillset
• Intellectual Property and Licensing in the Arts
• Project Planning, Funding and Fundraising
• Best Practices in Self-Producing
• The Creative City
• Art as Social Practice

Course may be repeated for credit.

Possible topics, among other relevant topics, include:

• Arts Passport
• How to be a Teaching Artist
• Building your Creative Skillset
• Intellectual Property and Licensing in the Arts
• Project Planning, Funding and Fundraising
• Best Practices in Self-Producing
• The Creative City
• Art as Social Practice

Course may be repeated for credit.