The Department of Art and Art Professions offers two distinctive minors for undergraduates majoring in other departments throughout New York University.

The Studio Art Minor consists of four studio courses (16 points) exploring all three areas of contemporary studio practice: Drawing/Painting/Printmaking; Sculpture/Ceramics/Jewelry; Photography/Video Art/Digital Art.

The Global Visual Art Minor consists of four courses (16 points) taken here and abroad that combines studio and critical and historical studies.

These two minors are described below. Students must show a portfolio to be accepted into either minor and must check with their major advisor to determine how these minors fit into their undergraduate curriculum.

Interested students should contact Prof. Ann Chwatsky for an appointment.

Studio Art Minor

The undergraduate Studio Art minor requires 16 points as noted below. Students must present a portfolio containing 5 examples of artwork prior to being approved as a studio art minor. (Note: Courses on the 1000 level are open only to juniors and seniors.)

Required Core Courses: 12 Points

Select one course from each of the three core areas.

1. DRAWING/PAINTING/PRINT (4 points):
Intro to Drawing E90.0320
Intro to Painting E90.0330
Intro to Printmaking E90.0370

2. SCULPTURE (4 points):
Intro to Sculpture E90.0340
Intro to Ceramics E90.0104
Intro to Jewelry E90.0021

3. MEDIA (4 points):
Intro to Photo I E90.0360
Intro to Photo II E90.0361
Intro to Digital Art E90.0354
Intro to Video Art E90.0352


Elective: 4 Points

Select any intro course listed above that has not already been used to satisfy the core requirement; or an Intermediate level course from the following list can be taken if the introductory level course has been completed.

Drawing II E90.1522
Painting II E90.1532
Sculpture II E90.1543
Video Art II E90.1551
Digital Art II E90.1553
B&W Photo II E90.1561
Color Photo II E90.1563

Global Visual Art Minor

The Department of Art & Art Professions offers studio and critical studies art courses at several NYU Global sites: Berlin, Ghana, Shanghai, and Florence. Combining course work from NYU Washington Square and the Global Sites will enable students to create a distinctive minor in Global Visual Art. Classes abroad are taught in English by artists and faculty who will introduce students to local art scenes and help them to understand the differences in global cultures that are influencing contemporary art. These global sites have enhanced art facilities for students working in media such as photography, video, drawing and painting. Students may combine courses from multiple NYU Global sites.

Students in the Global Visual Art Minor will take four or more courses (minimum 16 points) of required and elective art offerings, combined from both New York and abroad. Most of the courses are offered through Steinhardt and some are offered through the College of Arts & Science.

Component I.

Two Courses (one Critical Studies and one Studio Art) taken in New York (7-8 points):

A. Select one Critical Studies class from among the following:

E94.0037 Art and Contemporary Culture I – 3 points
E94.0050 Modern Art & Contemporary Culture – 3 points
E94.0010/E52.0941 Art: Practice and Ideas – 4 points May also satisfy Expressive Cultures MAP requirement for Steinhardt students.
V43.0510 East Asian Art I: China, Korea, Japan, to 1000 CE – 4 points
V43.0511 East Asian Art II: China, Korea, Japan, to 1000 CE to Present - 4 points
V43.0550 South Asian Art I: Indus Valley to 1200 – 4 points
V43.0551 South Asian Art II: Indus Valley 1200 to Present – 4 points
V43.0540 Art in the Islamic World I: From Prophet to Mongols – 4 points
V43.0541 Art in the Islamic World II: Mongols to Present – 4 points
V43.0560 Art & Architecture of Sub-Saharan Africa & the South Pacific – 4 points

B. Select one introductory studio course: (4 points):

Intro to Drawing E90.0320
Intro to Painting E90.0330
Intro to Sculpture E90.0340
Intro to Video Art E90.0352
Intro to Digital Art E90.0354
E90.0360 Intro to Photo
E90.1022 Interdisciplinary Projects (topics TBA)

Component II.

Select two or more courses from one or more study abroad locations (7 or more points):

A. Course options in Berlin:

E90.1022 Interdisciplinary Projects (Topics TBA) – 2-4 points
E90.1624 Projects in Drawing – 3 points
E94.0052 Contemporary Art - 3 points
V43.xxxx Advanced Seminar: The Art Worlds of Berlin – 4 points

B. Course options in Ghana:

E90.1664 Projects in Photography - 3 points
E90.0051 Postcolonial Practices in Studio Art - 4 points
E90.0052 African Art Past and Present - 4 points

C. Course options in Shanghai:

E90.1664 Projects in Photography: China - 4 points
E90.1022 Interdisciplinary Projects: Art in Translation: Calligraphy and Modern Ink - 2-4 points
E90.1007 Contemporary Art in China - 4 points

D. Course options in Florence:

E90.1320 Introduction to Drawing – 4 points
E90.1330 Introduction to Painting – 4 points
E90.1620 Projects in Drawing: The figure – 3 points
V43.9652 Florence: Architecture and Urban Photography – 4 points
V43.9655 Drawing and Painting: Seeing Florence -- 4 points
V43.9661 Renaissance Apprenticeship – 4 points

 

For further information on Art Minors:

Ann Chwatsky
Student Advisor
212-998-5731

Email: ac31@nyu.edu