MFP 727 - Professional Practices (Visual Arts, Photography, and Writing)

In this seminar students will explore tactics for creating and sustaining their art profession. Students will create a professional portfolio including a CV, artist statements, images of their work, a business card, and other promotional materials, as well as develop a website or blog. Discussion will focus on potential professional opportunities for each individual, now and in the future. Each student will set professional goals and develop skills to succeed in meeting these goals. This course concludes with students giving a 15-minute professional public artist presentation about their work in their final residency (1 Credit)