Visual Arts Minor

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

Prerequisite: One visual arts studio course and one art history course

Academic Requirements for the Minor in Visual Arts

• In addition to the two prerequisite courses listed above, a total of 12 credits in visual arts studio courses are required. These are to be 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

An application and review process is required for admission to the minor in visual arts; acceptance is not automatic. To apply, students must have completed the prerequisite courses and must submit the following to the School of Art+Design main office (Visual Arts Building, second floor):

• a completed Application for Minor Study
• a written statement
• a portfolio (see the Application for Minor Study for details).

 If you still have questions, please call the School of Art+Design, (914) 251-6750.

Courses and Faculty

The Visual Arts Minor draws course work from the entire catalog of Art+Design undergraduate courses:
Graphic Design | Painting and Drawing | Photography | Printmaking | Sculpture | Foundations | BSVA

Faculty teaching in the Art+Design areas contribute to the Visual Arts Minor. Questions about this program, contact the Program Coordinator for the School of Art+Design at ade@purchase.edu.