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.
Students need a minimum GPA of 2.75 in order to apply to this minor.
For details about this program, including program description, admission requirements, and contact information, go to the Visual Arts program webpage.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Perceptual Drawing | ||
| Surface | ||
| Space / Materiality | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Global Foundations in Art and Visual Culture | ||
| Modern Visions 1400-1945 | ||
| Special Topics in Global Art Cultures | ||
| Modern Philosophies of Art | ||
| History of the United States in Art | ||
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Perceptual Drawing | ||
| Surface | ||
| Space / Materiality | ||
| Objects in Clay | ||
| Accessory Design for Majors | ||
| Painting | ||
| Photography | ||
| Printmaking | ||
| Sculpture for Majors | ||
| Digital Photo and Imaging I | ||
| Visual Culture | ||
| History of Contemporary Art | ||
| Theories of Looking: Critical Theory and Visual Culture | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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Students may select different studios, or choose to focus on one medium