ART 3040 Portfolio Preparation for the Visual Artist
This course is designed to teach students how to develop a strong portfolio for both exhibition and presentation, as well as how to deal with the business aspect of being a visual artist. The students will be required to read assigned text materials, create a body of work (10-12 pieces) for inclusion in a professional portfolio, participate in critiques and write a resume/artist statement. Each student,s artwork will reflect his/her field of concentration. Research techniques, grant writing, design and proposal writing will be explored. There is a midterm exam. Three required hours of lab time per week. Junior and Senior Art Majors only.