Art Minors
Consider declaring a minor in Art History, Art Education, or Studio Art as a means of deepening your understanding of art and your artistic self. Are you majoring in Art History, or a different area of study altogether, but you still feel the insatiable urge to create? The minor in Studio Art is available with a concentration in Photography, Video & Imaging; 2D Studies; or 3D & Extended Media. You might also consider the Arts Administration minor, offered through the College of Fine Arts.
Art History
Explore the history of art through visual representations, architecture, culture and film.
ART HISTORY MINOR REQUIREMENTS
- ARH 201 and ARH 202
- 12 units (4 courses) of upper-division (300/400-level) art history coursework. Of those 12 units, a minimum of 3 units (1 course) must be 400-level.
This minor does not require studio art coursework. Studio art coursework will not satisfy any requirement for this minor.
Please schedule an appointment with Art advisor Christina Beasley for more information and to declare the minor. Only an Art advisor can declare this minor for a student.
- ARH undergraduate course descriptions
Art Education
The minor involves 18 units (6 courses) of Art & Visual Culture Education coursework as below.
ART & VISUAL CULTURE EDUCATION MINOR REQUIREMENTS
- ARE 130 and ARE 230
- 12 units (4 courses) from: ARE 420, 425, 431, 434, 440, 460, 469, 476, 496A
Please schedule an appointment with Art advisor Christina Beasley for more information and to declare the minor. Only an Art advisor can declare this minor for a student.
- ARE undergraduate course descriptions
Studio Art
Emphasis in Photography, 2D or 3D. Due to limited enrollment, a minor in Illustration, Design and Animation is not offered.
STUDIO ART MINOR REQUIREMENTS
- 4 units (2 courses) from ART 100A, B, C, D, E, F, G or J
- 6 units (2 courses) 200-level art studios
- 9 units (3 courses) upper-division (300/400-level) art studios
No portfolio needed. Only an academic advisor in the School of Art can declare this minor for a student. We encourage students to come in for an appointment if they have questions about specific courses that can be used to satisfy the minor.
- ART undergraduate course descriptions
Arts Administration
The Arts Administration Minor is an 18-unit program offered through the College of Fine Arts in partnership with Eller College of Management, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and other colleges. Students acquire skills in fundraising, programming, community engagement, advocacy, financial, and marketing for creative organizations with a practical emphasis to all core coursework.
Two elective courses and a practical study allow students to choose the areas they are most interested in pursuing and gain applied career experience. Students engage with professionals and gain insight into career opportunities in both non-profit and market-driven visual, performing arts and media organizations throughout the program.
The required coursework includes three foundation courses, two explorations courses, and one internship or practical study. Among the choices for explorations courses is ART 497A Gallery Management.
Please schedule an appointment with Arts Administration advisor Brian Peel for more information and to declare the minor.
