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Art Studio Minor

Art Studio offers a foundation of knowledge and skills in the arts and allows for broad choice of study areas and/or more intensive study of one medium. Students take courses in ceramics, drawing, installation, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.

Current Catalog Year

2024-2025

Degree

Minor

Total Credits

18

Locations

Mankato

Program Requirements

Program Requirements

Core

ART 110 Drawing Foundations 3 credits

Introduction to traditional drawing techniques and concepts.

Prerequisites: none

Restricted Electives

Choose 3 Credit(s).

ART 100 Elements and Principles of Art 3 credits

2-D visual problem solving and art-making strategies using the elements and principles of design. For elementary education majors and general education.

Prerequisites: none

Goal Areas: GE-06

ART 101 Design Foundations 3 credits

For art, art history and art education majors.

Prerequisites: none

Unrestricted Electives

Choose 12 Credit(s). Select Art Studio courses in consultation with an art advisor.

ART 103 - 499 Select from Art Studio courses credits

Prerequisites: none