Minor in Art
The art minor allows you to explore your creative side. In this program, you will develop your skills through the practice of the visual arts. The 16-credit-hour minor provides a broad orientation to the visual arts offered by the School of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts.
Applications are due on October 15th, 2022 for Spring 2023 enrollment. Application review does not guarantee admission. Enrollment is limited.
Curriculum
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 104 | Intro to Graphic Design | 1 |
Choose five courses from the following list:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 103 | Design I | 3 |
| ARTS 149 | Art History Survey I | 3 |
| ARTS 150 | Art History Survey II | 3 |
| ARTS 210 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| ARTS 303 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ARTS 304 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| ARTS 312 | Advanced Photography | 3 |
| ARTS 330 | The Arts of America | 3 |
| ARTS 340 | History of Photographic Image | 3 |
| ARTS 342 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARTS 343 | History of Illustration | 3 |
| ARTS 349 | The History of Modern Art | 3 |
| ARTS 403 | Graphic Design III | 3 |
| ARTS 489 | Special Topics in… | 3 |
| VIST 474 | Designing for the Web | 3 |
Requirements
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and must maintain at least a “C” average in all courses completed as part of this minor. The student’s home college/school/department may grant, with agreement from the School of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts, transfer credit of no more than six credit hours. Transfer credit will not be accepted for any 300 or 400 level courses.
Apply
Students wishing to declare a minor in art should consult with advisors in their home college/school/department and in the School of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts. Applicants must have a 3.5 or better overall GPR and have completed less than 70 hours to be considered for the program.
A portfolio with 10–15 works is required. A URL must be submitted with the application — this can be a website and/or a collection of images. Portfolio may include fine art, graphic design work, photography, and/or any other medium of artistic works.
Questions?
Contact Jill Honeycutt at jhoneycutt@tamu.edu with your completed application and/or questions about the Minor in Art.
Applying does not guarantee submission. Enrollment is limited.