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Minor
Studio Art

Minor in Studio Art

The Studio Art minor allows students to explore three core areas of contemporary studio practice. Students will explore a range of creative media and visual expressions while developing skills in visual literacy and self-expression and engage in critical thinking and creative problem solving.

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Degree Details

Official Degree Title

Minor in Studio Art

Format
Full-time
Credits
16

What You'll Learn

The 16-credit, 4-course minor in undergraduate Studio Art offers a dynamic blend of theoretical exploration and hands-on practice. Students have access to a diverse range of courses encompassing 2D, 3D, and media art, with options including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, metalsmithing, photography, digital art, video, and design. Additionally, students can participate in field trips, film screenings, and artist talks, enhancing their understanding of artistic concepts and techniques. To further enrich their experience, minors are encouraged to attend departmental exhibitions and visiting artist lectures, which provide valuable insights into contemporary art practices.

For further information on the Studio Art minor, please contact artadvising@nyu.edu.

Program Requirements

The minor requires the completion of 16 credits taken in the Department of Art and Art Professions. Students are responsible for ensuring all prerequisite courses have been completed.

Course Title Credits
Courses
Select 16 credits from the following:16
ART-UE 101
Drawing I for Non-Majors
ART-UE 102
Drawing II for Non-Majors
ART-UE 103
Painting I for Non-Majors
ART-UE 104
Painting II for Non-Majors
ART-UE 105
Printmaking I for Non-Majors
ART-UE 201
Sculpture I for Non-Majors
ART-UE 300
Digital Photography I for Non Majors
ART-UE 301
Photography I for Non-Majors
ART-UE 302
Photography II for Non-Majors
ART-UE 303
Digital Art I for Non-Majors
ART-UE 305
Video Art I for Non-Majors
ART-UE 401
Design I for Non-Majors
ART-UE 501
Metalsmithing I for Non-Majors
ART-UE 503
Ceramics I for Non-Majors
Total Credits16