Arts Entrepreneurship in Drawing Certificate of Achievement

Program Overview

The Arts Entrepreneurship in Drawing Certificate of Achievement empowers students to combine their artistic abilities with business skills. It focuses on drawing as the medium, equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills to establish and manage a successful visual arts business. The program includes courses in drawing, marketing, self-promotion, and business planning, preparing graduates for careers as independent artists, art entrepreneurs, and more.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Arts Entrepreneurship in Drawing Certificate of Achievement at College of the Desert empowers students and community members to combine their artistic abilities with essential business skills. This certificate focuses on drawing as the chosen medium and equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to establish and manage a successful visual arts business, enabling them to represent and sell their artwork effectively while elevating their drawing skills. It caters to students aspiring to launch or advance an independent arts enterprise.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this certificate, students will: Demonstrate proficiency in the technical aspects of drawing. Create a professional-grade physical and digital art portfolio. Develop fundamental entrepreneurial skills in marketing, self-promotion, and business planning.

Outline:

Required Courses (9 units):

• DDP 195: Business Practices and Portfolio Preparation for Creatives (3 units)
• ART 001A: Beginning Drawing & Composition (3 units)
• BUMA 027: Marketing (3 units)
• BUMA 028: Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3 units)

Electives (9 units):

• Select 3 units from the following:
• DDP 116: Social Media Design (3 units)
• BUMA 026: Social Media Marketing (3 units)
• CIS 082C: Front End Web Development (3 units)
• Select 6 units from the following Art Concentrated Electives:
• ART 005A: Beginning Figure Drawing (3 units)
• ART 001B: Intermediate Drawing & Composition (3 units)
• ART 005B: Intermediate Figure Drawing (3 units)
• ART 003A: Basic Design & Color (3 units)
• ART 006A: Intermediate Design & Color (3 units)

Careers:

This certificate prepares graduates for various career paths within the arts industry, including:

• Independent artists
• Art entrepreneurs
• Gallery owners
• Art directors
• Art consultants
• Art educators