Entrepreneurship for the Artist (AENCE)

Award: Certificate of achievement

Program location: Elkhorn Valley Campus

This certificate helps artists bridge the gap between theory and practice. Coursework allows artists to develop a portfolio and learn about self-promotion and art marketing. Entrepreneurship and business courses equip students to start and manage their own art-related business. NOTE: This certificate of achievement leads to a degree in general studies.

Graduation Requirements

General education	13.5
Major requirements	36.0
Total credit hours required	49.5

General education requirements (13.5 credit hrs.)

Communications

ENGL 1010

English Composition IONLINEHYBRID

4.5

Humanities/social sciences

ARTS 1000

Introduction to the Visual ArtsHYBRID

4.5

Quantitative/numeracy skills

Mathematics

4.5

See Quantitative/numeracy skills course options

Major requirements for Art – Entrepreneurship for the Artist (36.0 credit hrs.)

Students should work with faculty to select courses from the lower list that meet their career goals.

Courses

ARTS 1050	Creative Careers	4.5
ARTS 2220	Art Gallery Management	4.5
ARTS 2560	Portfolio Development and Professional Practice	4.5
ARTS 2981	Internship	variable
ENTR 1050	Introduction to EntrepreneurshipONLINEHYBRID	4.5
ENTR 2040	Entrepreneurship Feasibility StudyONLINE	4.5
ENTR 2090	Entrepreneurship Business PlanONLINE	4.5

Select 4.5 credit hours from the following:

ARTS 2900	Special Topics in Art	variable
BSAD 1250	Introduction to Not-for-Profit Management	4.5
DIMA 1110	Digital Design: Raster	4.5
DIMA 1120	Digital Design: Vector	4.5
ENTR 2050	Marketing for the EntrepreneurONLINE	4.5
ENTR 2060	Legal Issues for the EntrepreneurONLINE	4.5
ENTR 2070	Financial Topics for the EntrepreneurONLINE	4.5
PHOT 1005	Basic Photography I - Digital	6.0