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Courses for Non-Majors

We save seats for non-art majors in a wide variety of studio art courses, plus a variety of interesting minor programs.

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The School of Art saves seats for non-art majors in a wide variety of studio art courses. Select “Art Non-major” in the list of subjects when you register for classes.

Recently offered courses have included: ARTN 232 Non-Major Intro to Performance & Sound Art, ARTN 239 Non-Major Intro to Special Topics in Four-Dimensional Art, ARTN 262 Non-Major Intro to Intaglio (Printmaking), ARTN 263 Non-Major Intro to Lithography (Printmaking), and ARTN 264 Non-Major Intro to Screen Printing.

Available Minors include: Studio Art, Art History, Cinema Studies, Art Education, and Museum and Curatorial Studies.

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Non Major Course Options

Foundations

ARTN 101 Non-Major Introduction to Art: Surface

ARTN 102 Non-Major Introduction to Art: Time

ARTN 103 Non-Major Introduction to Art: Space

2D Art

ARTN 211 Non-Major Intro to Drawing

ARTN 213 Non-Major Intro to Painting

ARTN 231 Non-Major Intro to Photography

ARTN 265 Non-Major Intro to Relief

ARTN 291 Non-Major Intro to Book Arts/Papermaking

ARTN 221 Non-Major Intro to Ceramic Sculpture

3D Art

ARTN 222 Non-Major Intro to Pottery

ARTN 241 Non-Major Intro to Sculpture

Time-Based Art / Cinema Studies

ARTN 239 Non-Major Animation

ARTN 239 Non-Major Video Editing

Art Minors

About the Art Minor

The School of Art makes it easy for undergraduate students to minor in studio art, art history, cinema studies, art education, and museum and curatorial studies. By offering minors, we make it convenient for students to explore these subjects while pursuing other degrees.

Minor in Studio Art

A minor in studio art allows undergraduates the opportunity to take Time-based Art, Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, or Sculpture courses. The minor consists of 21 credits. The link below will connect you with the current Academic Catalog and requirements for each concentration.

Minor—Studio Art

Minor in Art History

Art History is a discipline within the humanities that examines the history of works of art in the broadest possible context. The minor consists of 24 credits. The link below will connect you with the current Academic Catalog and requirements for each concentration.

Minor—Art History

Faculty Representative, Mary Campbell

Recommendations for Art History Students
Undergraduate work in art history is enhanced by knowledge of at least one foreign language and by additional studio art experience. Graduate work normally requires reading knowledge of German, of French, or of other languages appropriate to an area specialization.

Minor in Cinema Studies

In the cinema studies minor, students study the history and aesthetics of movies while also undertaking their own productions. The minor consists of 15 credits. The link below will connect you with the current Academic Catalog and requirements for each concentration.

Minor—Cinema Studies

Faculty Representative, Maria Stehle

Faculty Representative, Paul Harrill

Minor in Art Education

The Art Education program assists students to become educators as leaders through coursework that addresses the needs of diverse listeners. Students complete their preparation through field and internship placements in a variety of school settings. Students pursuing Art Education will earn a BA in Studio Art or a BFA in Studio Art (preferred) with a minor in Art Education. Then they complete the Professional Year—graduate course work and a year-long internship that leads to a master’s degree and one year of teaching experience. The link below will connect you with the current Academic Catalog and requirements for each concentration.

Minor—Art Education

Faculty Representative, Joy Bertling

Minor in Museum and Curatorial Studies

The Museum and Curatorial Studies minor introduces students to a variety of  professional practices within museums and other collecting institutions; the professional, legal and ethical concerns underlying such institutions;  and to their historical and theoretical frameworks. In addition to coursework, at least 3 credit hours of internship with an appropriate organization is required. This minor is suitable for those interested in careers  such as curators, registrars, museum educators, auction house specialists, gallery staff, and careers related to disciplines such as anthropology, art history, plant sciences and public horticulture, public history, and others. The minor consists of 15 credits. The link below will connect you with the current Academic Catalog and requirements for each concentration.

Minor—Museum and Curatorial Studies

Faculty Representative, Mary Campbell

Undergraduate News

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