Program Description

The Art: Studio minor encourages students to explore a variety of traditional and contemporary art practices, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Students develop technical proficiency, creative expression, and a deeper understanding of the artistic process, while enhancing their ability to communicate visually. This minor complements a wide range of majors, including English, Science, Theology, or any discipline that values creativity and hands-on artistic experience. 

Entering and Completing the Minor

In order to earn a degree, you must complete at least one academic major. Minors are not required except for students in the Professional Studies (BA). SPU encourages students to explore various academic paths, including minors, so if you change your mind about a minor or want to include an additional minor, you are able to do so as outlined below.

Note that the University encourages you to enter your chosen minor(s) as soon as you have determined it and are eligible to join it, especially by the start of your junior year. Students who transfer as juniors and seniors should enter a minor within their first two quarters at SPU.

• If this is your first quarter at SPU, request entrance to your minor in Banner by following these instructions.
• If you are an SPU student with an SPU cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, follow these instructions to enter a minor in this department.
• The University requires a grade of C- or better in all classes that apply to a minor; however, programs may require higher minimum grades in specific courses. You may repeat an SPU course only once for a higher grade.
• To advance in this program, meet with your faculty advisor regularly to discuss your grades, course progression, and other indicators of satisfactory academic progress. If your grades or other factors indicate that you may not be able to successfully complete the minor, your faculty advisor can work with you to explore options, which may include choosing a different minor.
• You must complete the minor requirements that are in effect in the SPU Undergraduate Catalog for the year you enter the minor.

Art: Studio Minor

30 Credits Minimum, Including 15 Upper Division (UD)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Core Requirements
ART 1102	Drawing	5
ART 1105	Surface	5
ART 2302	Painting	5
Section Credits Required		15
Upper-Division Electives
ART 3113	Figure Drawing
ART 3302	Painting 2
ART 3303	Figure Painting
ART 3722	Sculpture 1
ART 4302	Painting 3
ART 4722	Sculpture 2
ART 4966	Art Practice
Section Credits Required		15
Total Credits		30

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Must take a minimum of 6 credits outside of major requirements.