Students who wish to minor within the art program in studio art, digital arts, graphic design, animation, art history, or museum studies should consult with the chair of the department. A minor within the art program consists of a minimum of 18 credits of coursework in the department, of which at least 6 credits must be above the 100 level and at least 6 credits at the 300 to 400 level.
Digital Arts Minor (18 credits)
50:080:102 Visual Fundamentals (3)
50:080:213 Introduction to Computer Graphics (3)
50:080:221 Drawing I (3)
50:080:279 Animation Fundamentals (3)
50:080:331 Graphic Design I (3)
50:080:386 Computer Animation I (3)
Animation Minor (18 credits)
50:080:103 Three-Dimensional Foundations (3)
50:080:221 Drawing I (3)
50:080:279 Animation Fundamentals (3)
50:080:280 Classical Animation (3)
50:080:386-387 Computer Animation I,II (3,3)
Graphic Design Minor (18 credits)
50:080:102 Visual Fundamentals (3)
50:080:213 Introduction to Computer Graphics (3)
50:080:221 Drawing I (3)
50:080:331-332 Graphic Design I,II (3,3)
50:080:437 Communication Design I (3)
Studio Art Minor (18 credits)
50:080:101 Introduction to Studio Art (3) or 50:080:102 Visual Fundamentals (3)
50:080:103 Three-Dimensional Foundations (3)
50:080:221 Drawing I (3)
50:082:101 or 102 Introduction to Art History I or II (R) (3)
6 credits in studio art courses at the 300 level or higher
Art History Minor (18 credits)
The art history minor requires a total of 18 credits as follows:
50:082:101,102 Introduction to Art History I,II (3,3)
12 credits of art history or museum studies, of which 6 credits must be at the 300 level or higher
Museum Studies Minor (18 credits)
Program Director: Professor Cyril Reade
The museum studies minor is for students majoring in art, art history, history or other disciplines who are considering careers in the museum field or historic sites. They will develop practical skills, knowledge of best practices, gain internship experience, awareness of current debates, and an appreciation of the teamwork and flexibility the field requires.
50:082:101 or 102 Introduction to Art History I or II, or 103 Art Appreciation (3), or 50:082:105 Cross-Cultural Art History (3), or equivalent course from major field
50:698:205 Introduction to Museum Studies (3)
50:698:408 Individual Study in Museology (3-6)
50:698:409 Museum Internship (BA)
Recommended
50:698:401 Museum Studies II (3)
additional art history courses
50:698:487 Special Topics in Museum Studies (BA)
