Studio Art Minor | Arcadia University

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Overview

Degree Level: Undergraduate
Degrees Offered: Minor

Department: Visual and Performing Arts
school/college: College of Arts and Sciences

Minor in Studio Art

The minor in Studio Art introduces students to the techniques and methods of art and provides an understanding of the creative process. These studio courses, in combination with an Art History course, give students a greater familiarity with cultural background in art. Since the program encompasses the basic foundation courses, students can elect to explore art in advanced courses.

Students who want to minor in art should consult with the Department Chair. Note that students majoring in Art are ineligible to minor in Studio Art. (50% of the courses representing the minor must be completed in the Department of Art & Design at Arcadia University).

Requirements

Three Studio Art courses (9 Credits)

Selected from the following:

FA 102 Studio Art Foundations I
FA 103 Studio Art Foundations II
FA 104 Drawing I
FA 105 Drawing II

Three Studio courses (Minimum of 10 credits)

In one of the concentrations, students must take two courses, an introductory level course and an advanced level course. The remaining course can be in another area.

Ceramics
Graphic Design
Metals and Jewelry
Painting
Photography
Printmaking

One Art History course (4 credits)

AH 101 Introduction to Global Art History: Prehistory to 1300 or
AH 102 Introduction to Global Art History: 1300 to the Present

Featured Courses

Studio Art Foundations I

Required Course

Explore themes like identity, environment, and language through hands-on projects in both two- and three-dimensional media. This course introduces key materials, techniques, and ways of thinking to help you build a strong foundation in visual art.

Ceramics I

Elective Course

Learn wheel throwing, hand-building, and surface techniques while creating original ceramic art. You’ll explore the craft and history of ceramics, turning creative ideas into finished forms through studio practice and independent work.

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