2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Minor in Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking

Students will explore introductory, intermediate, and advanced course work in the media areas of Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking.  Students will complete 6 credits of 200 level introductory studio courses in one or two of these areas, then complete an additional 9 credits of course work in 300 and 400 level classes in any of the three areas.  This minor program is only open to current art majors. 

Only up to 6 credits of this minor may overlap with a student's major requirements. 

The structure of this program allows a student to specialize in one studio area or take a range of courses in Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking.  But it is important to keep in mind that certain upper level courses may require specific prerequisites beyond introductory studio courses. Students should work with their advisor to develop a plan of study for the minor.

15 credits

Introductory Studio Courses, 6 credits

Complete 6 credits of introductory studio courses from:

AFA 202Drawing: The Figure

3

AFA 211Painting: Introduction

3

AFA 217Painting: Watercolor

3

AFA 231Printmaking: Introduction

3

Intermediate and Advanced Studio Courses, 9 credits

Students must complete 9 credits of 300 or 400 level AFA studio courses in the areas of Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking, including AFA 299x 2D Experimental Topics in Art but excluding AFA 487, 489, and 493 (senior projects) and excluding Sculpture AFA courses (AFA 221, 294, 322, 323, 324, 325, 426, and 491).

Students can specialize in one studio area or select courses from more than one studio area based on interest and availability.

  • For BFA Art majors, BFA Visual Arts/Animation majors, BA/BS Art Education majors, and BA Art majors, a maximum of 6 credits can overlap with major requirements. At least 9 credits of the minor must be taken in addition to all major requirements, including electives.

  • Consult individual course descriptions for details. Certain classes may not be available to minors, and other 3** or 4** level classes may require specific 2** level courses as prerequisites. Consult individual course descriptions for details. A student may seek permission from individual course faculty if a prerequisite is not met, but that permission is not guaranteed.

Total Credit Hours: 15