ART-401W1/ART-498-W1 202420

Senior Design Portfolio/Career Strategies for Professional Artists

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Welcome to Senior Design Portfolio/Career Strategies for Professional Artists!

Hello Creative Minds,

Welcome to "Advanced Artistic Professional Development and Portfolio Creation"! I'm thrilled to have each of you in this course. As we embark on this exciting journey together, let's get ready to dive into a world where your artistic talents meet the professional skills essential for thriving in the visual arts industry.

This course is a unique blend of ART 401 and ART 498, designed specifically with your artistic growth and professional development in mind. Whether you're refining your portfolio, mastering the art of exhibition, or navigating the business side of the art world, this course has something valuable for you.

Here’s what you can expect:

Creative Exploration: We’ll be diving deep into your artistic style and helping you create a portfolio that truly represents your unique voice.
Professional Skills: From marketing strategies to contract negotiation, you’ll gain practical skills to navigate the art world confidently.
Collaboration and Community: You’ll engage in a group exhibition, offering a fantastic opportunity to collaborate, share ideas, and learn from each other.

Remember, this is an online asynchronous course, which means you have the flexibility to engage with the content according to your schedule. However, active participation and timely submission of assignments will be key to your success in this course.

Your first task is to introduce yourself in our virtual classroom forum. Share a bit about your artistic journey, your inspirations, and what you hope to achieve in this course. I'm eager to know each of you better!

I am here to support, guide, and learn alongside you. Let's make this a memorable and transformative experience. Here’s to a semester filled with creativity, learning, and growth!

Warm regards,

Amy Davis

EMAIL: davisamy@umich.edu

Zoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/4996108789

What's this class about?

The course aims to equip art and design students with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed to succeed as professional artists. It's a blend of artistic development, business acumen, and hands-on experience, all crucial for building a sustainable career in the arts.

Course Overview

ART 401 / Rigorous directed study designed to produce a professional portfolio of personal work in the pursuit of a career in fine art or design, producing commissioned work, or professional employment.

ART 498 / Preparation for all art majors in professional training for a career as an artist. Topics range from the presentation of individual pieces to display techniques, contract negotiation, and other business-related matters. Students work together on a group exhibition to learn about professionalism in public art projects. Successful completion of the group exhibition is required to pass the course.

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Meet Your Instructor

Instructor Information
	Name: Amy Davis EMAIL:davisamy@umich.edu Personal Website: www.amydavis.photography Zoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/4996108789 OFFICE HOURS: By appointment: MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE INSTRUCTOR: https://calendly.com/davisamy/studentmeetingLinks to an external site.

Weekly Modules

Week 1: Introduction to Course

Additional Links

Academic Calendar

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