School of Undergraduate Studies

Art Minor

• Program Objectives
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Art

Students may seek an academic minor in art.

Minor in Art

The art minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by offering an aesthetic and personal exploration of imagery, media, and composition through a balance of art theory and practice.

Objectives

The student who graduates with a minor in art will be able to

• Understand models of artistic expression and be able to demonstrate that understanding through various media, including drawing, painting, and graphics and design.
• Articulate the language of art as a continuation of the development of aesthetic sensibilities, individual goals, and personal styles.
• Select and unify concepts, ideas, and images in creative visual composition.
• Acquire the techniques of a variety of visual media and materials, including new technologies.

Requirements for the Art Minor

A minor in art requires the completion of 15 credits of art coursework. All ARTT courses apply. Students are recommended to take ARTT 110 (or ARTT 220) and 210 (or ARTT 320) as the first courses in the minor (if they have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Courses may not duplicate those used to satisfy requirements for the major. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.