Fine Arts Minor-Painting

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Qualified students may complete a minor in painting within the Department of Fine Arts. The minor consists of 18 credits. To declare a minor, students must meet university requirements and be approved by the both Fine Arts Department and the department of the major. Students must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 in all minor classes. A review of progress in the painting minor occurs during sophomore and/or junior reviews.

The student selects 12-15 credits from the first menu of studio courses (200, 300 level) listed below and then chooses one (1) or two (2) upper-level 400-level courses in painting.

A minor must be completed at the time of the degree and will be so noted on the student’s transcript. A student cannot be readmitted to the University to complete only a minor.

200/300-Level Requirements

Take at least 12 credits from the following list:

(200-level courses below may be taken in any order)

FIA 241 - Introduction to Painting/Color, Form and Space Credits: 3
FIA 242 - Introduction to Painting/Life Painting Credits: 3
FIA 243 - Watercolor Credits: 3
FIA 244 - Introduction to Painting/Mixed Media Credits: 3
FIA 245 - Introduction to Painting/Abstraction Credits: 3
FIA 246 - Introduction to Painting/Thematic Development Credits: 3
Before taking any 300-level painting, student must meet the prerequisite by taking any two of the following courses: FIA 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246
FIA 341 - Painting III Credits: variable; 3.00 to 6.00
FIA 342 - Painting IV Credits: 3
Prerequisite FIA 341

Upper-level Requirements

Take at least 3 credits from the following list:

(Passing the Junior Review will be necessary before enrolling in a 400-level painting course.)

FIA 441 - Painting V Credits: variable; 3.00 to 6.00
FIA 442 - Painting VI Credits: variable; 3.00 to 6.00
Prerequisite FIA 441

Additional Requirements

Take an additional 3 credits from any of the 200, 300 or 400-level courses listed above.