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Visual Arts Minor

Use the power of art to express values, shift perceptions, and influence emotions.

Immerse yourself in creative work with a minor in Visual Arts.

Program type:
Minor
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
1-2 years
Credit hours:
21

Why minor in Visual Arts?

The Visual Arts program at UND immerses you in creative work in your medium of choice. In partnership with innovative faculty and talented classmates, you'll explore how we perceive, create and interpret visual information, and prepare for a fulfilling career as an artist.

In the minor program, you'll explore the basics of visual arts and design. Additional courses in two- and three-dimensional studio art and art history round out your curriculum.

What majors pair well with a Visual Arts minor?

Combining a Visual Arts minor with certain majors can enhance your creative skills and broaden your career opportunities in fields that require artistic expression. Alternatively, pursuing a bachelor's degree in Visual Arts can provide a comprehensive foundation for various creative professions. Here are some bachelor's degrees that complement a Visual Arts minor:

  • Graphic Design Degree: Graphic design majors develop skills in digital and print design, layout, and visual communication, which complement the artistic techniques learned in a Visual Arts minor.
  • Marketing Degree: Marketing majors learn about branding, advertising, and visual storytelling, making it a natural pairing with a Visual Arts minor for careers in marketing communications and creative advertising.
  • Computer Science Degree: Computer science majors with a Visual Arts minor can explore the intersection of technology and art, focusing on areas such as computer graphics, user interface design, and digital media production.
  • Communication Degree: Communication majors study visual communication, media production, and storytelling techniques, making it an excellent complement to a Visual Arts minor for careers in multimedia journalism, digital media, or public relations.

Visual Arts Minor Courses

ART 110. Introduction to the Visual Arts. 3 Credits.

Study of artistic methods and meaning in the visual arts through the analysis of art media and art historical contexts. F,S.

ART 112. Two & Three Dimensional Design. 3 Credits.

This is a foundation studio course which introduces design principles, aesthetic considerations, and basic techniques of working as they relate to the creation of two-dimensional and three-dimensional art. Appropriate art safety instruction will be included. F,S.

ART 230. Introduction to Drawing. 3 Credits.

This studio course will familiarize students with some fundamental concepts, tools and techniques of drawing. Through hands-on experience, demonstration, lecture, and critique students will gain a greater understanding of drawing as an artistic medium. F,S.

ART 250. Intro to Ceramics: Handbuilding. 3 Credits.

Introduction to ceramics techniques. A beginning course introducing handbuilding techniques. Proficiency in the basic hand forming processes and glazing techniques and an understanding of the clay and firing processes are achieved through lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and readings. Appropriate art safety instruction will be included. F,S.

ART 240. Intro to Printmaking. 3 Credits.

Basic printmaking processes will be introduced, including collagraphy, linocut, dry point intaglio and stenciling. History and development of traditional printmaking techniques will also be presented. Appropriate art safety instruction will be included. F,S.

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