Art

Degree

Minor in Art
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
School of Arts and Humanities

Contact

Sarah Gorham, M.F.A., M.A.T.
Assistant Academic Director, School of Arts and Humanities
sgorham@une.edu

Michael J. Cripps, Ph.D.
Academic Director, School of Arts and Humanities
mcripps@une.edu

Mission

Arts programs develop intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills through an active hands-on curriculum. While imparting foundational expressive skills, the program encourages students to expand their conceptual and perceptual capabilities and make connections between their personal experience and art, science, social science, and the environment. 

Curricular Requirements

A student with a major in another program may minor in Art with the permission of the Academic Director. This minor provides an in-depth introduction to studio art in both traditional and contemporary practice. Eighteen (18) credit hours as listed are required.

Program Required CoursesCredits
ART 101 – Watercolor or ART 104 – Painting I3
ART 118 – Drawing & Design Fundamentals3
Two (2) Elective Courses from List A (at most one (1) WRT course allowed)6
One (1) Elective Course from list B3
One (1) Elective with the Prefix ARH3
Minimum Total Required Credits18
List A Elective Course OptionsCredits
ART 101 – Watercolor3
ART 102 – Photography3
ART 104 – Painting I3
ART 105 – Elements of Acting3
ART 106 – Two-Dimensional Design3
ART 108 – Boatbuilding3
ART 109 – T-Shirt Design3
ART 110 – Ceramics I3
ART 111 – Scientific Illustration3
ART 113 – Three Dimensional Fundamentals3
ART 114 – Printmaking3
ART 124 – The Painted Book3
ART 130 – Art of the Letter3
ART 199 – Topics in Art3
LIL 120 – Intro to Arts & Humanities Seminar3
WRT 211 – Creative Writing: Poetry3
WRT 212 – Creative Writing: Short Fiction3
List B Elective Course OptionsCredits
ART 200 – Advanced Drawing3
ART 206 – Expressions in Clay3
ART 207 – Landscape Painting3
ART 214 – Color Digital Photography3
ART 230 – Graphic Design3
ART 234 – Digital Animation3
ART 299 – Advanced Topics in Arts3
ART 324 – The Painted Book 3D3
ART 395 – Studio Concentration Seminar3
CMM 225 – Topics in Digital Storytelling3
CMM 300 – Documentary Video3
CMM 311 – Digital Video Production3

Academic and Technical Standards

An average GPA of 2.0 or higher is required for this minor.

Learning Outcomes

Through directed and experiential learning, courses in the creative arts introduce understanding of methods, materials, processes, and their application. Students learn to think concretely and intuitively through hands-on experiences. Instructors provide historical and contemporary models to convey these concepts. Learning through the arts allows students to acquire a variety of separate but interrelated concepts and skills to demonstrate knowledge of the creative process, craftsmanship, and personal voice.

Students successfully completing an arts class or minor will:

  • Be able to determine and demonstrate concrete methods and processes for research and creation, or performance, in the arts. Accordingly, they will be able to demonstrate skill in graphic and/or symbolic communication.
  • Be able to assemble or perform work that demonstrates standards of craftsmanship in the discipline. Accordingly, they will learn methods of writing, discussion and critique of creative works of art or music.
  • Develop skills that expand their expressive capabilities, with the goal of developing a distinct personal voice that emphasizes their interests and experiences.

Transfer Credit

Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at SWAGÊÓƵ in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives.

All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years.

Other restrictions apply.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Admissions

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Financial Information

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog

This catalog outlines the academic programs, degree criteria, policies, and events of the SWAGÊÓƵ for the 2024–2025 academic year and serves as the official guide for academic and program requirements for students enrolling at the University during the Summer of 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 semesters.

The information provided is accurate as of its publication date on April 26, 2024.
The SWAGÊÓƵ reserves the right to modify its programs, calendar, or academic schedule as deemed necessary or beneficial. This includes alterations to course content, class rescheduling, cancellations, or any other academic adjustments. Changes will be communicated as promptly as possible.

While students may receive guidance from academic advisors or program directors, they remain responsible for fulfilling the requirements outlined in the catalog relevant to their enrollment year and for staying informed about any updates to policies, provisions, or requirements.