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Art Minor

The Art Minor is designed to provide students with the necessary foundation courses and desirable skills that lead to a creative and intellectually flexible life. The course work encourages experimentation and self-discovery. The Art Minor consists of fifteen credits in two and three-dimensional media and Art History. Students pursuing an art minor should notify and consult with the department chair and complete the appropriate paperwork so that it can be noted on the official transcript.

Required Courses (9 Credits)

• ARTS 108 Studio in Drawing
• ARTS 111 Studio in Design
• ARTS 116 Studio in Painting

Art History (3 Credits)
Select any Art History course from the following menu:

• ARTS 102 Arts & Ideas
• ARTS 120 Contemporary Art
• ARTS 217 Arts of the Prehistory to the Renaissance
• ARTS 218 Renaissance to Modern Art
• ARTS 219 American Art 1700-1900
• ARTS 221 Women Artists in History
• ARTS 222 Asian Arts & Culture
• ARTS 245 Contemporary Jewish Art

In addition, select one course (3 credits) from the following:

• ARTS 221 Studio in Sculpture
• ARTS 223 Studio in Ceramics
• ARTS 228 Three-Dimensional Design