Art and Art History Minor

If you are a student is interested in art, but who does not wish to pursue a major, you can combine an art and art history minor with any major offered by the College. With a minor you will gain a concentrated introduction to the study of visual art and its history through the five foundation courses taken by all art majors and one additional course from the selection offered to both studio art and art history majors.

Minors in art and art history have pursued majors in biology, business, chemistry, digital communications, English, history, music, and psychology. Students find that their minor enhances their major field of study, making them better educated.

Minors in art and art history must take each of the following courses and one other art and art history elective course from the selection offer to art and art history majors.

Addressing the basic question "What is art?" this course explores the physical, perceptual and philosophical elements of visual art and architecture. Materials and methods, the role of artists, cultural ideals and changing ideas of beauty are studied as the basis for looking at, and discussing, art throughout the ages. 3 credits.
Using traditional methods in a variety of media, this essential studio course explores drawing as a way of seeing and recording visual information from the world around us. Principles of composition and explorations of personal expression are also introduced. 3 credits.
Through the use of time-honored materials - plaster, clay and wood - this studio course investigates three-dimensional form as a basis for art and design. Modeling, carving, mold-making and assemblage are introduced as essential sculptural processes in a variety of projects. 3 credits.
From Giotto to Giacometti, Fragonard to Frank Lloyd Wright, an examination of the visual and material culture of the Western world from the fourteenth century to the present day. Special attention is paid to aesthetics, economics, gender, and nationalism. Writing process. 3 credits.