A learning object designed for Level 3 students of General art and design. It is a case study based on a multimedia artist and director who has set up an arts company with a partner, co-runs it as a business and creates cross-media work. The learning object explores the motivations, skills and knowledge of a mixed-media artist and director. It explains the range of work produced from theatre, film and installation to new media projects. It explores sources of inspiration and motivation and follows the development of a cross-media artwork from idea, through funding, planning and production to the final show. It also explores the skills and determination needed to run your own creative arts company.The learning objects may be used as part of a group classroom activity, or as part of the individual study programme of the learner. The content of the objects has been designed to apply equally to the English (Level 3) and Scottish (Highers) General art and design curricula.