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Visual Arts (Minor)

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The 18-credit minor in visual arts offers students the opportunity to study Visual Arts with a core of studio art and art history foundation courses and 9 credits from any Visual Arts courses in studio art, art history, and/or graphic design.

 

Art History Requirements: 18 credits

 Art History Requirements: 15 credits

A total of five courses in Art History (ARTHSTRY)

Art Studio Requirements: 3 credits

Take at least one Art Studio course (ARTSTDIO)

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How to declare a minor

The Declaration of Minor form is available in the Art & Art History Department or Academic Advisement. The form is completed by the student and signed by the department chairperson before the form is taken to Academic Advisement.

When you have satisfied the requirements for the minor, a "Verification of Completion of Minor" form must be completed and signed off by the Department of Art & Art History Chairperson and taken to the Registrar's Office, at least two weeks prior to graduation.

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National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Founded in 1944, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 363 accredited institutional members.

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