ART 4614 - Art and Business

3 hours

Introduction to how art, business and economics intersect in a variety of settings, both for-profit (galleries, auction houses, artists’ studios) and non-profit (museums, municipalities, universities and arts organizations). Following an introduction to basic terms and concepts, topics include art markets, philanthropy, legal and management issues related to the visual arts, branding and marketing in the arts, and art business models. Emphasizes real-life scenarios, case-studies, and problem-based learning to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, improve oral and written communications, and stimulate interest in the economics of art-related fields.

Prerequisite(s): ART 1600, ART 1700, ART 1800, ART 1900, with a grade of C or better; ART 2350, ART 2360 and ART 2370, with a grade of C or better (may substitute ART 1200, ART 1300, or ART 1301 for one of this group).

Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $43.80