Minor in Art
The Minor in Art offers students the opportunity to engage studio-driven inquiry as a complement to their primary field of study. Through coursework in visual and material practices, students develop technical skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and visual literacy that support interdisciplinary, cultural, and professional applications.
The minor is well suited for students in fields such as Art History, Communication, Digital Storytelling, Journalism, Business, Architecture, Apparel Studies, and other disciplines where visual communication and creative thinking are essential. It may also serve students pursuing a sustained personal interest in art-making.
Studio courses vary in media including animation, ceramics, comics and cartooning, drawing, fibers, painting, photography, printmaking, publishing, sculpture, and video art. While flexible, the minor encourages focused engagement within a particular area of study. Students are advised to structure their coursework along a pathway that supports either depth in a single media area or a coherent interdisciplinary approach.
Requirements
The School of Visual Studies minor in Art requires a total of 18 credits, including:
- 15 credit hours in studio art
- 3 credit hours in Art History
At least 6 credit hours much be at the 2000 level or above, and a minimum of 9 credit hours must be completed in residence at the University of Missouri.
Student must earn a grade of C- or higher in all Art and Art History courses applied to the minor and meet the College of Arts and Science minimum GPA of 2.0.
Suggested Pathways
Students pursuing the Minor in Art are encouraged to focus their coursework in one of the following areas:
Drawing and Painting
ART_VS 2500, plus three studio courses at the 3000 level or above.
Craft and Material Studies (Ceramics, Fibers, Sculpture)
ART_VS 2100, plus three studio courses at the 3000 level or above.
Photography and Print Media
ART_VS 1030, ART_VS 2600, ART_VS 2700, plus three studio courses at the 3000 level or above.
Contact
Students interested in minoring should consult with the Art Program Academic Advisor Kay Gregory.