Visual Arts Minor

The Visual Arts Minor is for undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing art studies in conjunction with their non-studio major. The minor provides an overview of art as a discipline, fostering an introduction to art history and design and careers in the arts, as well as providing experience in a variety of studio areas. The curriculum may complement or enhance a related field of study or satisfy an independent area of interest. The program is based in the Department of Art and Design.

Program Requirements

Select one of the following:3
Surface
Space
Select one of the following:3
Selected Masterpieces of World Art
African-American Art
Research Methods in Art History
History of Textiles
Global Foundations in Art and Visual Culture
Modern Visions 1400-1945
Special Topics in Global Art Cultures
Modern Philosophies of Art
Theories of Looking: Critical Theory and Visual Culture
Select four of the following: 112
Objects in Clay
Perceptual Drawing
Life Drawing, Intermediate
Visual Communication Design Studio I
Visual Communication Design Studio II
Typography I
Visual Communication Design Studio III
Design Visualization I - Concept Sketching
Design Visualization III - Digital Sketching
Design Visualization IV - Adobe CS
Digital Modeling: 3D CAD I
Mixed Media Concepts
Art of the Visual Narrative
Accessory Design for Majors
Painting
Photography
Digital Photo and Imaging I
Printmaking
Etching and Relief Printing
Book Arts Introduction
3D and Extended Media
Sculpture
Sculpture: Clay, Introduction A
Sculpture: Clay, Introduction B
Sculpture: Clay, Intermediate
Sculpture: Clay, Advanced
Filmmaking I
Digital Filmmaking I
Story Analysis and Introduction to Screenwriting
Film Making II
Narrative Film and TV Editing
Advanced Screenwriting
Long Form and Episodic Documentary Workshop
History of Illustration
Total Credits18
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Students may select different studios, or choose to focus on one medium