CSBU-N103 - Professional Practice for Emerging Artists and Designers Micro-credential

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 OBJECTIVES

• Develop an understanding of the various components that lead to a professional career in visual art or design
• Expose to the different professional opportunities and how to engage them
• Demonstrate how to document, present and market their work
• Practice writing about their work 
• Engage with practical elements that lead to a sustainable art or design practice

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Instructors assess the student’s work and issue a pass or fail grade (student must receive a passing grade to qualify for the micro-credential)
• Students must submit the online micro-credential request form along with the administrative fee to obtain the micro-credential and digital badge

Earning Your Micro-credential Badge

As part of the modules in each micro-credential, you will complete assignments and exercises outlined in each micro-credential. These build towards the required evidence for each micro-credential that is submitted at the end of the micro-credential modules.

Successfully demonstrated application the key outcomes as part of the required evidencing will be recognized with a digital badge for the specific micro-credential. A link to the badge will be sent via email that can be added to resumes and posted on social media platforms.

What is a micro-credential?

Micro-credential is a new model that uses short, focused credentials to verify mastery of a skill or competency, and is designed to target high-demand skills, leading to faster hiring.

The process offers a digital credential, which is the official certification of the acquisition of an individual’s skills or capabilities. It is awarded in a digital form, which is verified, secure and shareable with peers, employers and educational providers.

Why micro-credentials now?

Micro-credentials can be used to recognize both vertical and transversal skills. Coupled with the in-depth learning obtained in a field of study, micro-credentials can be used to present a more holistic view of an individual’s abilities and achievements.

In today’s fast-changing workforce and emerging gig economy, a nimble recognition system is essential for both professionals and employers, who are increasingly moving towards skill or competency-based hiring.

To learn more about micro-credentials, please visit the eCampusOntario website.

Recommended Prerequisites

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Business Skills for Creative Professionals Certificate : Qualifying Courses
• Professional Practice for Emerging Artists and Designers Micro-credential : Qualifying Course