ARTS 4400 - Creative Entrepreneurship

Prerequisite: ARTS 3301. In this experiential education course students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully run a small independent creative business. Field trips and guest speakers will introduce students to creative entrepreneurs who will share business strategies. Topics include social media marketing, client correspondence, contract-writing, hiring, finance management, pricing, expansion, and promotional materials. This course will prepare students to run their own business more efficiently, grow their business, and to compete in today's market. Upon completion of this course, each student will have the tools to become a successful creative entrepreneur. 3 credits.