Creativity meets business management in this business of art and design program
Our Business of Art and Design BA degree equips students with the design and management skills, tools, and professional experience employers value most in today’s economy.
Immerse yourself in all aspects of the creative industries, collaborate on teams across creative disciplines, and learn strategies for taking your ideas from concept to market. Our curriculum is designed to be flexible, empowering you to tailor your academic experience to your interests and career goals.
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Transfer In and Complete Your Bachelor of Arts
Students studying at another college or university can transfer into the Business of Art and Design program due to the flexibility of the curriculum. Combinations of liberal arts and studio credits from regionally-accredited schools can be applied for transfer into the program. In all cases, students are encouraged to work with their Admissions counselor and our Registrar’s Office to determine transfer possibilities.
Creative Entrepreneurship Undergraduate Certificate
The Creative Entrepreneurship Certificate empowers art and design students to apply entrepreneurial thinking and business acumen to launch creative ventures or navigate entrepreneurial careers.
Gain the language, tools, and professional practices needed to identify opportunities, seize market trends, and create distinct business models and brands for ventures in art, design, media, and technology.
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Turn your passion into a profession
Our Business of Art and Design degree graduates work as animation producers, production coordinators, brand strategists, and marketing managers at top companies, including DreamWorks, Pixar, JibJab, Blue Mammoth Games, Deloitte Digital, Game Developers Conference, and more!
Students graduate with the experience they need for the careers they want. They tackle real client projects to build their resume and portfolio, or dive into developing their own creative business. The opportunities are endless with this unique design management combination degree.
Student Work
Explore projects completed by students of the Business of Art and Design program here at Ringling.
Student Work: Videos
Student Projects: A Deeper Look
Generation Animation:
Campaign Pitch for Pencilish Animation Studios
Waggle:
Startup Business Development and Branding
Pixie Dust:
Studio Strategy and Game Production
Osha:
Second-Year Brand Development and Launch Campaign
Opportunities for Students
ART Network
Join ART Network and learn to interview, shoot, produce and broadcast meaningful content taking place on our campus and in our community.
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Internships
We are constantly connecting with industry professionals to find exciting opportunities for real-world experience.
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Studio Labs
Ringling’s Studio Labs give students access to state-of-the-art equipment and resources, including soundstages and post-production.
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INDEX
Industry Experience at Ringling College is our promise to provide every student the opportunity to have hands-on industry experience before they graduate.
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Where our alumni have worked
Alumni Spotlight
“I am a business-minded person with a passion for creativity. I knew if I went to a traditional business school, I would be giving up my passion, and if I went to a traditional art program, I would be giving up a part of who I was. So Business of Art and Design was perfect for me. From the moment I learned about it, I knew I was meant to be here.”
Ellie Winslow: graduated May 2021—hired May 2021Associate Strategist, Prophet
“The Magic of Ringling's Business Program is that it immediately sets you apart. It prepares you to lead creative ventures and back them up with analytical thinking. Most importantly, you become well versed across several areas of entertainment production, entrepreneurship, advertising or design, so that when you hit the real world, you're ready.”
Emily Fritz: graduated May 2020—hired June 2020Social Specialist, Home Brew Agency
“I am a foreign citizen and I want people to understand why I chose to study business at an art school. At Ringling College, I put myself out there, made connections, got internships, and tried my best to work in teams. Fortunately, I found the right team that embraced my creative approach to business and appreciated my education greatly.”
Nada Khan: graduated May 2018—hired June 2018Strategic Designer, BCG Digital Ventures
“While this program might seem quite broad, it teaches all the essential tools to bring design thinking to any industry (not only art), and that is something I truly value about the business programs.”
Iana Prakheeva: graduated May 2020—hired June 2020Producer, MAKE Visual Studio
“This program offers opportunities to discover and advance your career. And it's different from other business schools—you learn the hard skills and become business-minded, but you learn in a way that is molded toward the creative mind.”
Sara Kambara: graduated May 2014—hired May 2014Producer, Chromosphere
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