Program Coordinator
Valerie Carrigan
At a Glance
What You’ll Learn:
- Techniques to perfect your craft in creative writing, performance, or visual arts
- Industry-specific skills in arts and entertainment, including organization, management, and problem-solving
- How to leverage your business minor for a successful career path in the arts
What You’ll Do:
- Develop a portfolio of creative works in your chosen specialty
- Immerse yourself in experiential learning and internships, engaging with professional artists, musicians, writers, and art entrepreneurs
- Work with faculty mentors to build your creative talents and select courses that align with your career goals
Where You’ll Go:
- Careers opportunities such as publisher, film producer, graphic designer, writer, music producer, nonprofit administrator, museum curator, gallerist, art therapist, educator, creative business owner, illustrator, or performer
Program Highlights
Bryant’s Arts and Creative Industries program will prepare you for a successful career in the field, allowing you to pursue your creative passion while also building industry-specific expertise and professional skills through your College of Business minor. You’ll master traditional administrative and leadership skills, learn about the changing field of arts and creativity, and immerse yourself in studio and practical learning in your chosen craft.
Gain hands-on experience through experiential learning opportunities both on campus and within the local arts community, networking with professional artists, musicians, writers, and creative entrepreneurs. Our industry-focused curriculum will showcase the many ways you can pursue a thriving career, so you’ll graduate ready to leverage your practical and creative skills to work in a range of artistic industries.
Sample Courses
Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that’s designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include:
Introduction to Arts and Creative Industries
ACI 220
Arts and Creative Industries Incubator Seminar
ACI 221
Arts and Entertainment: Issues in Arts Administration
ACI 340
Arts and Creative Industries Internship
ACI 391
Career and Portfolio Workshop
LCS 491