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Art (Minor)

Gain foundational studio art training and immerse yourself in advanced coursework in diverse media. Students gain hands-on experience in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography and more, enhancing creative skills and complementing a variety of majors.
Type: Minor
Format: In-Person
Credit Hours: 24
College: College of Arts and Sciences
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Offers a foundation in 2-D and 3-D design, drawing and art concepts, followed by advanced studio courses at the 300-level across multiple media, including painting, sculpture, photography and digital arts. The program develops technical skills, creative thinking and visual literacy, complementing majors in the arts, humanities and beyond.

This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.

Minor in Art
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department:  Art and Design

Program Requirements

Admission to the minor in Art requires a minimum GPA of at least 2.5. 

ART 105Foundation 2-D Design3
ART 106Foundation 3-D Design3
ART 107Foundation Drawing3
ART 206Foundation Art Concepts and Methods 13
or ART 207 Foundation Figure Drawing
Select four of the following 300-level courses: 212
ART 301
Introduction to Painting
ART 305
Introduction to Drawing
ART 306
Introduction to Digital Illustration
ART 311
Introduction to Glassmaking Techniques
ART 321
Introduction to Sculpture
ART 331
Introduction to Clay
ART 341
Introduction to Printmaking
ART 351
Introduction to Black and White Photography
ART 361
Introduction to Interior Design
ART 371
Introduction to Graphic Design
ART 381
Introduction to Fiber/Mixed Media
ART 383
Papermaking
ART 385
Introduction to Book Arts
ART 390
Special Topics in Studio Art
Minimum Total Hours24

At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.

1

ART 206 Foundation Art Concepts and Methods is offered Spring only. ART 207 Foundation Figure Drawing is offered Fall only.

2

500-level studio art courses cannot be used to count toward the minor.