Program Information

(15 credits)

The Art minor is designed to provide students with a foundation in studio arts that will develop their creative and criticl skills.  The course work encourages experimentation, exploration, and self-discovery.  Students will develop their skills in visual literacu, creative problem solving and aesthetic awareness.  The Art minor accompanies any major as a way to become more creative and expansive, skills necessary for any pursuit.  The minor consists of 15 credits of vidsual art and art history courses.

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Contact Information

For more information on the Art minor, contact Dr. Jessica Poser at (413) 748-3041.

Required courses (9 credits):

• ARTS 108 - Studio in Drawing Credits: 3
• ARTS 111 - Studio in Design Credits: 3
• ARTS 116 - Studio in Painting Credits: 3

Art History (3 credits):

• ARTS 102 - Arts and Ideas Credits: 3
• ARTS 120 - Contemporary Art Credits: 3
• ARTS 217 - Arts of the Prehistory to the Renaissance Credits: 3
• ARTS 218 - Renaissance to Modern Art Credits: 3
• ARTS 219 - American Art 1700-1900 Credits: 3
• ARTS 221 - Women Artists in History Credits: 3
• ARTS 222 - Asian Arts and Culture Credits: 3
• ARTS 245 - Contemporary Jewish Art Credits: 3

In addition, select one course (3 credits) from the following:

• ARTS 211 - Studio in Sculpture Credits: 3
• ARTS 223 - Studio in Ceramics Credits: 3
• ARTS 228 - Three-Dimensional Design Credits: 3