754-302 Professional Development

World in the Artist 2A and 2B

Ths subject will provide an integrated and generic introduction to the key issues and skills necessary to enhance the student's artistic career. The aim is to develop a base upon which all students can build their own specialist skills. This subject will complement the existing specialist subjects on professional development provided in each School. The presentation of the subject will be in the form of lectures by invited experts in the fields of intellectual property, copyright, ethics, small business development, financial management, taxation, marketing and publicity, and occupational health and safety. Extracurricular workshops will be offered in negotiation, time management, grant writing and presentation skills.

Students select from a menu of discipline related written assessment projects (100%). Hurdle requirement - 80% attendance.