Graphic Design: Print Media - Freelance Business for the Creative Professional

Freelance Business for the Creative Professional (GRPH 2622)

Total Credits: 3
Lecture Credits: 3.00
Lab Credits: 0.00

Description: This course introduces the student to small business practices required for operating a successful freelance business. The topics can be utilized by anyone seeking to build a freelance business in apparel design, graphic and web design, photography, freelance writing, videography, or any other creative endeavor. The student will develop a complete business plan essential to any startup business. Topics include: sales strategies, practical business concepts, accounting, personal finances, business communications, and issues of copyright. Relevant social media and social networking are researched and analyzed as a part of the overall promotional and advertising strategy.

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Prerequisites: 

Placement score into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052. or instructor approval.