MGD 268
COMMERCIAL ART BUSINESS
2 CR. (3 LBV)
PRQ: Instructor approval. Presents a guide to freelance work and a study of business practices
and procedures unique to commercial art including billing rates, client management, business forms,
employee management, taxes, licenses, registration, bid processes and self-promotion.
Course may include visits by professionals in the field and discussion of career opportunities and
professional organizations.
MGD 268
COMMERCIAL ART BUSINESS
DESCRIPTION
Presents a guide to freelance work and a study of business practices and procedures unique to commercial art including billing rates, client management, business forms,, taxes, licenses, registration, bid processes and self-promotion. Course may include visits by professionals in the field and discussion of career opportunities and professional organizations.
HOW WE WILL LEARN
To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, reading, in-class exercises and assignments. Though most of the class will consist of several hours of self discover, writing and self-promotional pieces, most of our learning will be during class discussion.
ASSIGNMENTS/GRADING
Assignments are modeled as a tool for exploring how you can build your graphic design career. Building a professional resume, “hit list”, portfolio as well as building a business plan, work flow and basic forms. You will also be working on: resume design, company/personal logo, and marketing collateral for your self-promotion.
FINAL EXAM
The final exam will consist of a 10-15 minute professional presentation. Covering what we have completed throughout the class. Professional attire required.
MATERIALS
Students will be required to have their own jump drive and save their files appropriately. You are to adhere to policy and procedures for lab use in your PCC handbook. Necessary printing of assignments will be required. You will need a Three-Ring Binder/Folder (Student Portfolio) to collect and keep track of your assignments and exercises.
GRADING SCALE
90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
00-59% = F
LATE/MAKE-UP WORK
Late work will be will be accepted with the acknowledgment that for every class period late, you will loose a letter grade. Assignments will only be accepted during scheduled class time. If you are unable to attend class you are required to inform the instructor of your absence. Deadline extensions may be granted in the case of an excused absence upon the following conditions: 1) it is an excused absence, 2) you have informed the instructor in a timely manner of your absence, 3) and proper documentation is provided.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
As a courtesy to the instructor and your fellow students it is requested that you turn your cell phones/pagers off during class. You may bring and listen to your own music during “open” lab time with headphones and at a reasonable volume as to still be able to participate in class. Tardies are considered an absence 15 minutes after class begins. If you are unavoidably late please enter the classroom quietly and discretely as to not interrupt your fellow students. Any questions or issues can be addressed during open lab time as not to disrupt lecture/demonstration time.
ATTENDANCE
You are required to be present during all class meetings and studio time. Excessive absences will affect course grade: 3 unexcused absences will result in one full grade lower. When a student is absent it is your responsibility to get information from your fellow students. The instructor will provide you with handouts at a time that is convenient and not to interrupt class time. Leaving early will be regarded as an absence, as studio time is critical to your success. Those students who fail to attend class and wish to withdraw can do so on their own initiation (according to the withdraw procedures outlined in the PCC Student Handbook) the instructor will not withdraw you from the class.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Students are required to adhere to the policies outlined in the Student Handbook. Cheating, plagiarism, falsification, and personal misrepresentation are among violations in academic code. Violating these standards could result in warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Any student that is eligible for and needing academic adjustments or accommodations because of a disability should inform the instructor during the first week of class and provide the proper documentation to the PCC Learning Center so that appropriate accommodations can be made.