Email: shortcourse@csm.arts.ac.uk
Tel: 020 7514 7015
Visit: www.csm.arts.ac.uk. Search for 'Short Courses Online'. Please note this course will be advertised upon an ongoing basis through 2012 so please check the Central Saint Martins website for future dates. To book and find more details please click here (If this link fails to open please visit the CSM website).

This new online course is for artists, designers, photographers and image makers who wish to know about how to set up a business and learn about the benefits of becoming self-employed. Did you know for instance that you can be employed and be self-employed at the same time?

Did you know that if you sell work or need to gain commissions or run workshops on an ongoing basis that you have to gain legal trading status? Don't panic! In eight live sessions you will discover where to find support, how to write a business plan, develop extensive networks, and identify a market for your artwork, creative products and skills. Other topics include: key legal issues, money management, taxation, and invoicing.

Though the detail of this course is for creatives who wish to set up a business in the UK, the general content of the course is essential for any artist and designer based anywhere in the world. This is especially so for artists and designers who desire to trade with UK businesses or other countries within the European Union.

Students will get access to a set of extensive handouts including money management and bookkeeping spreadsheets which have been specially designed for creative practitioners and businesses. Coursework is on the whole optional. However, weekly online feedback is available to all who complete the various activities.

Dean Shepherd from 'Tax by Design' will also be offering any participant of the class a free one hour no obligation tax and accounting consultation. This can be taken up in person or by telephone.

Email: shortcourse@csm.arts.ac.uk
Tel: 020 7514 7015
Visit: www.csm.arts.ac.uk

Alongside talent, artists, designers, and creative professionals have prospered through a variety of means. Many skills need to be enhanced or acquired to acquire success as a practitioner or build a business within the creative industries. This course aims to assist in developing a range of inter-personal and practical enterprise skills to help you profit from opportunity. Through a series of workshops, you will learn how to focus, negotiate, construct networks, create a vision, work with others, understand key legal aspects and business strategy. Learning about these topics will assist in pursuing an entrepreneurial outlook. The course includes sessions on idea generation and creating an inspired sales pitch.

Email: shortcourse@csm.arts.ac.uk
Tel: 020 7514 7015
Visit: www.csm.arts.ac.uk

This course is essential for anyone who desires to make a living from art, design, image-making, or other creative activities. It focuses on vital marketing, promotional and presentation skills. To guarantee success, creatives have to network, profile build, write statements or marketing copy, and generate imaginative publicity for their ventures. Alongside being able to present visual material for editorial use, or constructing proposals. Practical exercises will improve confidence in presenting projects and ideas to sponsors or audiences.

Email: shortcourse@csm.arts.ac.uk
Tel: 020 7514 7015
Visit: www.csm.arts.ac.uk

This course is for artists, designers, photographers and image makers who wish to know about how to set up in business, and learn about the benefits of becoming self-employed. Did you know for instance that you can be employed and be self-employed at the same time? Did you know that if you sell work or need to gain commissions or run workshops on an ongoing basis you need to gain legal trading status? But don’t panic! This course will give you an overview of where to find sources of support, how to write a business plan, gain funding, and identify a market for your artwork and skills. Other topics covered include raising awareness of legal issues, how to keep records, financial matters, taxation, and invoicing.