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	Course:	MGD 268
	Title:	Business for Creatives
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	Course Description:	Presents a guide to freelance work and a study of business practices and procedures and models unique to creative occupations (graphic design, web design, animation, fine arts). Discussion includes determining charges, business forms, business planning, tax structure, licenses and registration, self-promotion (resume, website, portfolio, business identity package). Course may include visits by professionals in the field and discussion of career opportunities in a quickly changing career field.
	Min Credit:	3
	Max Credit:

	Origin Notes:	PPCC
	Status Notes:	Revisions entered 2/7/11 LK

 STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 1.  Create a business identity package and professional resume

 2.  Create an electronic as well as a traditional portfolio

 3.  Demonstrate a working knowledge of business forms

 4.  Understand the advantages/disadvantages in varying business structures (LLC vs Sole Proprietor vs Partnership)

 5.  Determine suitability for freelance

 6.  Demonstrate ability to self-market

 7.  Participate in Portfolio Review with industry professionals

 8.  Participate in a Mock Interview with industry professional

 9.  Demonstrate an understanding of the current creative market and possible career directions

 10. Demonstrate understanding of Copyright Protections and Creative Commons

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 I.   Current state of the industry and potential career directions

 II.  Business plans (why you need one and what to do with it)

 III. Resume design

 IV.  Business forms

 V.   Copyright protection and Creative Commons

 VI.  Business structures and licensing requirements

 VII. Self-promotion

 VIII.Freelancing

 IX.  Interviewing

 X.   Portfolio preparation and presentation

Course Offered At:

	Community College of Aurora	CCA
	Front Range Community College	FRCC
	Pueblo Community College	PCC
	Pikes Peak State College	PPCC
	Red Rocks Community College	RRCC

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