Visual Arts Minor
Hours - 15 Credit Hours
Effective Sep. 2022
Last Revised 9/19/2022
Holokai Category: Arts & Humanities
Sponsoring Program: Visual Arts
Faculty Unit Assignment: Faculty of Faculty of Arts & Letters
Program Requirements
Studio Options — 9-12 Credits
Take at least three (3) of the following:
| Course Number | Title | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART 119 | Drawing and Design Principles | F, W | 3.0 | |
| ART 156 | Three Dimensional Concepts | F, W, S | 3.0 | |
| ART 210 | Digital Design | F, W, S | 3.0 | ART 119 |
| ART 212 | Digital Photography | F, W, S | 3.0 | ART 119 |
| ART 220 | Experience in Visual Arts | F, W, S | 3.0 | |
| ART 225 | Painting Concepts | F, S | 3.0 | |
| ART 265 | Beginning Sculpture | F, W | 3.0 | |
| ART 312 | Intermediate Photography | W | 3.0 | ART 210, 212 |
| ART 447 | Book Arts | S | 3.0 | ART 119 or portfolio review |
Academic Options — 3-6 Credits
Take at least one (1) of the following:
| Course Number | Title | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART 201 | Global Art History I | F, W, S | 3.0 | ENGL 101 |
| ART 202 | Global Art History II | F, W | 3.0 | ENGL 101 |
| ART 306 | Global Art History III | F, S | 3.0 | ENGL 101, ART 201 or 202 |
| ART 316 | Graphic Design History | F, S | 3.0 | ART 201 or 202 |
| FILM 102 | Introduction to Film | F, W, S | 3.0 | ENGL 101 |
Additional Program Requirements
All passing grades will be accepted in fulfilling minor or certificate requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completing a major in art, students will:
- Demonstrate studio proficiency in hand crafted visual art production techniques.
- Demonstrate studio proficiency in digital imaging and computer software production techniques.
- Demonstrate methods of critical thinking through critique, compositional analysis, and interpretation of the elements and principles of design.
- Demonstrate informed understanding and appreciation of the history of art, theories of art, and the role of art in education through written and oral communication.
- Demonstrate proficiency in professional practices of visual arts documentation and presentation through portfolio production and exhibition.
- Demonstrate leadership and self-directed learning through independent study, student research and internship.