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FOR EDUCATORS

Today’s creative students are graduating into a volatile economy—one that demands adaptability, self-direction, and entrepreneurial acumen. Yet, many creative education programs still overlook the essential business and professional skills required to turn passion into a sustainable livelihood.

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Business for Creatives bridges that gap. Built by and for working creatives, our teaching toolkit provides a full 15-week course and an intensive 2-hour workshop designed to integrate seamlessly into university curricula. Whether your students are pursuing music, photography, fashion, filmmaking, design, fine arts, or creative writing, this program equips them with the tools to confidently navigate the business side of their careers.

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WHY EDUCATORS LOVE 
BUSINESS FOR CREATIVES

Business for Creatives is designed specifically for academic programs that want to offer more than technical skill-building—it helps students develop real-world resilience, entrepreneurial insight, and industry fluency. It works as:

 

  • A semester-long elective or capstone for creative majors

  • A foundational course in new creative entrepreneurship tracks

  • A standalone workshop for portfolio development days or intensives

 

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BENEFITS FOR INSTITUTIONS

  • Plug-and-play curriculum for faculty—no prior business background needed

  • Cross-disciplinary relevance across arts, media, and design departments

  • Flexible integration into undergrad or graduate programs

  • Student-ready resources aligned with real-world challenges and opportunities

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED

15-Week Course Overview

This comprehensive course builds from basic business principles to advanced strategic thinking through the lens of creative careers.

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Key Modules Include:

  1. Understanding Business Fundamentals

  2. Branding & Marketing for Creatives

  3. Pricing, Margin & Value

  4. Business Models & Diversified Income

  5. Contracts, Copyright & Legal Essentials

  6. Technology, AI & Innovation Strategy

  7. Avoiding Creative Burnout & Building Sustainable Routines

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Each module includes:

  • Ready-to-teach slide decks

  • Instructor discussion guides

  • In-class exercises and project prompts

  • Case studies from working creatives across disciplines

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2-Hour Workshop

Designed for high-impact delivery, this session introduces students to core business concepts and provides:

  • A high-level overview of the creative business landscape

  • Interactive group work around pricing, branding, or audience targeting

  • A take-home worksheet to extend learning post-session

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WHO THIS IS FOR
Our curriculum is best suited for educators and institutions in:

Photography, Music, and Sound Arts

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Fashion and Textile Design
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Film, TV, and Digital Media Production
Fine Arts & Sculpture
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Theater, Performance, and Dance
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Creative Writing & Storytelling... and More!

READY TO EMPOWER YOUR STUDENTS?

We’d love to help you bring Business for Creatives to your institution. Whether you’re looking for a full-term course or a single-day workshop, we’ll send you all the details you need to get started.

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Fill out the form below to start the conversation. Let’s build the next generation of thriving creative professionals—together!

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