Arts Entrepreneurship in Printmaking Certificate of Achievement
Program Overview
The Arts Entrepreneurship in Printmaking Certificate of Achievement equips students with both artistic and entrepreneurial skills to establish and manage their own printmaking businesses. Through courses in printmaking techniques, portfolio preparation, marketing, and entrepreneurship, students gain proficiency in printmaking, develop professional portfolios, and acquire fundamental business expertise. The program prepares graduates for careers as self-employed artists, printmaking studio owners, and arts entrepreneurs.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Overview: The Arts Entrepreneurship in Printmaking Certificate of Achievement aims to equip students with both artistic and entrepreneurial skills, empowering them to establish and manage their own visual arts businesses, specifically in the medium of printmaking. It targets students who aspire to launch or enhance their independent arts ventures.
- Objectives:
- Gain proficiency in printmaking techniques and skills.
- Create professional art portfolios (physical and digital).
- Develop fundamental entrepreneurial expertise in areas such as marketing, self-promotion, and business planning.
Outline:
- Course List:
- 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: Students can select 3 units from the following courses:
- DDP 116: Social Media Design
- BUMA 026: Social Media Marketing
- CIS 082C: Front End Web Development
- Art Concentrated Electives: Students can select 6 units from the following courses:
- ART 009A: Beginning Printmaking
- ART 009B: Intermediate Printmaking
- ART 014A: Beginning Screen Printing
- ART 014B: Intermediate Screen Printing
Careers:
- Potential Career Paths: Upon completing the program, students can pursue careers as:
- Self-employed artists
- Printmaking studio owners
- Art teachers
- Arts entrepreneurs
- Other Career Opportunities: The program also prepares students for various opportunities in the visual arts industry, including:
- Gallery management
- Art curation
- Arts administration
College of the Desert
Overview:
College of the Desert (COD) is a community college located in Palm Desert, California. It serves the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas, offering a wide range of academic programs and student services.
Services Offered:
COD provides a comprehensive set of services for its students, including:
Admissions:
Assisting students with the application process and providing guidance on eligibility requirements.Financial Aid:
Offering various financial aid options to help students afford their education.Library:
Providing access to a vast collection of resources, including books, journals, and online databases.Student Services:
Offering support services such as counseling, tutoring, career services, and disability support.Academic Programs:
Providing a diverse selection of academic programs leading to associate degrees, certificates, and transfer options to four-year universities.Other:
COD has multiple off-campus locations throughout the Coachella Valley, including Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indio, Mecca/Thermal, Palm Springs, and other West Valley locations. The college also has a strong focus on community engagement and offers various programs and services to support the local community.
