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

Requirements: The prerequisites listed above plus 12 additional credits in visual arts studio courses, chosen in consultation with the coordinator of minors in the School of Art+Design.

20 credits total (16 credits visual arts studio courses and 4 credits art history courses) are required to graduate with the minor emphasis in visual art.

How to Apply
Students who have completed the prerequisite courses must submit a completed Application for a Program of Minor Study (PDF), a portfolio of 12 to 20 examples of work, a copy of their unofficial transcript, and a written statement describing the student's educational goals to the coordinator of minors in the School of Art+Design, whose evaluation will determine acceptance into the program. The application is also available in the Art+Design Office.

Updated September 21, 2007