Art Minor
Minor Requirements
21 credit hours
Complete the following:
A hands-on technical course offering an introduction to materials, processes, and theory foundational to creative visual practice. Technical material use, research, ideation, design principles, and elements are explored through two-dimensional exercises and projects. Additional course fee is required.
A course offering students an expansive understanding of drawing as both an artistic act and a part of the daily creative process. Through skill-building exercises, sketchbook work, concept-driven projects, and critique sessions, students explore the history, techniques, and impact of mark-making. Students develop foundational skills of observational drawing, as well as being introduced to drawing practice's other facets. Additional course fee is required.
A survey course focusing on art and design's historic, social, and aesthetic developments. Through formal analysis, research, and creative exercises, students engage with primary sources and theory to uncover the rich fabric that makes up our visual histories and cultures. This course develops students' understanding of all Art and Design history with special attention to the first half of the department's foundations timeline. Additional course fee is required.
A survey course focusing on art and design's historic, social, and aesthetic developments. Through formal analysis, research, and creative exercises, students engage with primary sources and theory to uncover the rich fabric that makes up our visual histories and cultures. This course develops students' understanding of all Art and Design history with special attention to the second half of the department's foundations timeline. Additional course fee is required.
Art (ARTS) Course Descriptions
Note: Minors focusing on 3-D studio courses may petition to substitute ARTS 102 3D (Mixing Medias) for ARTS 101 2D (Principles and Elements).
Students must also choose one of the following options:
- Submit artworks for juried ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox Art Student Exhibition
- Present a portfolio for review and petition for an alternative exhibition venue