At Florida Atlantic, you鈥檒l find a program designed for creative self-starters. The curriculum moves through four key stages: visualizing your future, developing strategies to achieve your goals, building confidence and resilience, and turning your ideas into lasting impact. You鈥檒l benefit from hands-on courses, mentorship from experienced faculty, and the chance to connect with a vibrant community of artists and innovators. Student projects span music, visual arts, theater and more鈥攕howcasing the real-world success of 糖心Vlog鈥檚 arts entrepreneurs.
Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic
Undergraduate:
- Minor in Arts and Performance Entrepreneurship
- Certificate in Arts and Performance Entrepreneurship
Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes
1. Equip students with entrepreneurial skills tailored to the arts and performance industries.
2. Foster the ability to visualize, plan and execute creative projects independently.
3. Develop resilience and adaptability for freelance and self-directed careers.
4. Encourage collaboration and innovation across artistic disciplines.
2. Apply business and marketing strategies to creative work.
3. Build a professional portfolio and online presence.
4. Connect with mentors and peers to expand career opportunities.
5. Achieve measurable progress toward personal and professional artistic goals.
Thomas Biggs - Music (Undergraduate) | From Stage to Site: The Value of a Musician's Online Presence
Maxwell Laurentino 鈥� Visual Arts ( Undergraduate) | Illustrator
Daniel Perez 鈥� Music (Graduate) | Music Educator & Executive Director
Arcadia Valle - Arts (Undergraduate) | Presto! Community Services; Make Music Together
Ashley Legg 鈥� Music (Undergraduate) | The Road to Independent Artistry
Mariana Jimenez 鈥� Visual Arts (Undergraduate) | Creative Director & Founder of MAY脡
Tyler Rosado 鈥� Music (Undergraduate) | Musician, Composer, Educator
Annie Marquez 鈥� Visual Arts (Undergraduate) | Photographer + Graphic Designer
Dion Sellitti 鈥� Music (Undergraduate) | Saxophonist, Audition Prep., Innovator
Alina Negrin 鈥� Visual Arts (Undergraduate) | Photographer & Videographer
Brandon Hamilton 鈥� Music (Undergraduate) | Saxophonist, Performing Artist
Dylan Shaffer 鈥� Theater (Undergraduate) | The Casting Director Route
Ana V. Mattos - Music (Graduate) | The Conductor & Performing Artist Case Study
Ana V. Mattos - Music (Graduate) | Silver Keys Clarinet Choir
More student projects will be featured as the program continues to grow...

Dr. Jose Leonardo Leon, DMA
Assistant Professor of Music
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters