Minor in Visual Arts

The purpose of the minor in visual arts is to provide students in other disciplines with an understanding of visual arts processes, issues, and skills.

Prerequisite: 4 credits in visual arts studio courses and 4 credits in art history courses

Academic Requirements for the Minor in Visual Arts
A total of 20 credits (16 credits in visual arts studio courses and 4 credits in art history courses) are required, as follows:

1. The prerequisites listed above: 8 credits
2. Plus 12 additional credits in visual arts studio courses, chosen in consultation with the academic advisor in the School of Art+Design

A maximum of 4 transfer credits may be counted toward these academic requirements. All studio courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher to count toward the minor.

Applying for Admission to the Minor
Admission to the minor in visual arts is through the application and review process only. Students must apply for admission to the minor program after completing the prerequisite courses, and acceptance is not automatic. To apply, students who have completed the prerequisite courses must submit the following to the Art+Design main office:

• a completed Application for Minor Study 
• an advising transcript
• a written statement, and
• a portfolio (the portfolio should be submitted online via Slideroom.com - see Application for Minor Study for details)

For more information, please reference the Application for Minor Study, and if you still have questions, contact the School of Art+Design, (914) 251-6750, Visual Arts Building, second floor.

Updated August 30, 2011

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