Texas A&M University College of Performance,
Visualization & Fine Arts
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University College of Performance,
Visualization & Fine Arts
Undergraduate Minor

Studio Art Minor

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A trio of traditional black and white drawings all mounted to a black, rectangular piece of paper. From left to right the art gets more abstract. The first is a still life drawing of a wine bottle, flowers, and a partial sculpture of a face. The second is a geometric portrait of a woman who has her face partially obscured by a shattering wine bottle, surrounded by abstract floral shapes. The third is a completely abstracted depiction of geometric shapes and flowing lines.

Minor Overview

Traditional art and digital courses help to broaden students’ skill sets in analog and digital tools. Courses provide an understanding of tools and processes which can then be specialized through electives including painting, sculpting and time-based media. The 16-credit hour minor provides a broad orientation to the visual arts.

Application review does not guarantee admission. Spots are limited. Applications will open in January and close in March for Fall 2026 admission.

Apply

Please email your PDF application to Jill Honeycutt with your first and last name, and with “Studio Art Application” as the subject line.

Studio Art Minor Application

Curriculum

Three (3) Required Courses; Seven (7) Credit Hours

CourseTitleHours
ARTS 103Design I3
ARTS 104Intro to Graphic Design1
ARTS 111Drawing I3

Three (3) Elective Courses; Nine (9) Credit Hours

CourseTitleHours
ARTS 210 Intro to Digital Photography3
ARTS 212Life Drawing3
ARTS 305Painting I 3
ARTS 308Sculpture3
CARC 311Field Studies in Design Philosophy * Must have approval3
ARTS 312Advanced Photography3
ARTS 315Advanced Figure Drawing for Narrative & Concept Development 3
ARTS 325Digital Painting3
ARTS 328Painting II 3
ARTS 353Color Theory3
VIST 465Video and Time Based Media3

Must make a grade of C or better in each course.

Requirements

  • 3.25 GPA requirement
  • Less than 70 credit hours
  • A 10-image portfolio is required.
  • Application does not guarantee admission
  • Admission will be competitive

The student’s home college/school/department may grant, with agreement from the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts, transfer credit of no more than six credit hours. Transfer credit will not be accepted for any 300 or 400 level courses. To be awarded the minor in studio art and receive transcript recognition, students must maintain a “C” average or better in all courses completed as part of the minor in studio art. ARTS 111 Drawing I must be taken at Texas A&M University. No transfer courses or substitutions will be allowed. This includes AP credits. 

Additional portfolio information: A portfolio with 10 works is required. A URL must be submitted with the application — this can be a website and/or a collection of images (via Google and/or Dropbox). Your portfolio may include drawings, paintings, mixed-media works and/or any other relevant medium of artistic works. Previous artworks are acceptable.

Advising

Johnna Lee serves as the minor advisor for the college. Reach out to her with questions or concerns about your degree plan and the minor in studio art. Her email is johnna2018@tamu.edu

Email Jill Honeycutt, senior associate program director at jhoneycutt@tamu.edu with your completed application and/or questions about the minor in studio art.