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Course Description

This course will explore the entrepreneurial aspects of building a professional career in visual art or design. Course presentations include; Building Your Brand, Managing Social Media, Networking, Mentoring, Getting your Work Out There, Making a great Resume/CV, Crafting an excellent Biography and Artists Statement, Contracts, Pricing and Copyright issues, as well all working as a self-employed artist.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will:

  • Develop an understanding of the various components that lead to a professional career in visual art or design
  • Have been exposed to the different professional opportunities and how to engage them
  • Have developed a better understanding of how to document, present and market their work
  • Have developed a better understanding of how to write about their work 
  • Have been exposed to practical elements that lead to a sustainable art or design practice

After enrolling in a course, please allow up to 5 hours for your student data to migrate to Canvas. Please note that courses may fill up early or be cancelled due to low enrollment. Students are encouraged to register early, at least ten (10) days prior to the start date of the course.

Recommended Prerequisites

 BFA or equivalent experience.
 

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Professional Practice for Emerging Artists and Designers
Type
Online
Dates
Nov 10, 2021 to Dec 15, 2021
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $445.00
Instructors
Required Software/Supplies
Regular access to a computer with a high speed broadband internet connection is required.
Section Notes

Online courses are delivered in an asynchronous format through a series of tutorials and related assignments which students may complete at their own pace on our Learning Management System, Canvas. The instructor is available throughout the course time period for questions and discussions. Learn more about what to expect in an online course at OCAD U.

As a Continuing Studies student, you will receive an OCAD U user account, which will grant you access to Canvas, and our on-campus WiFi network. Your Canvas account will be enabled one week prior to the start date of your course. Please log in at https://canvascloud.ocadu.ca. If you do not know your OCAD U User ID, please check your registration confirmation email. You can reset your password here: https://login.ocadu.ca/forgot. If you need further help, please contact us at continuingstudies@ocadu.ca

After enrolling in a course, please allow up to 5 hours for your student data to migrate to Canvas. Please note that courses may fill up early or be cancelled due to low enrollment. Students are encouraged to register early, at least ten (10) days prior to the start date of the course.