Minors in Visual Arts

Minor in Fine Arts

The minor in visual arts is open only to non-visual arts majors.

Fundamental Courses (6 cr.)

Select two of the following:

• FINA-F 100 Fundamental Studio–Drawing
• FINA-F 101 Fundamental Studio–3D
• FINA-F 102 Fundamental Studio–2D

Studio Courses (6 cr.)

• 300- or 400-level studio courses in one area

Art History Courses (6 cr.)

• FINA-A 101 Ancient and Medieval Art
• FINA-A 102 Renaissance Through Modern Art

Minor in Art History

About the Minor in Art History

The minor in art history is open to all IU South Bend students. Visual arts B.A. and Bachelor of Fine Arts students can meet minor requirements with only 3 additional credit hours beyond their art history requirements. Except where stated otherwise, 300-level courses have either FINA-A 101 Ancient and Medieval Art or FINA-A 102 Renaissance through Modern Art as prerequisites, 400-level courses have both FINA-A 101 Ancient and Medieval Art or FINA-A 102 Renaissance through Modern Art as prerequisites. Students are encouraged to plan their minor studies under the guidance of an art history faculty member.

The minor in art history consists of a total of 18 credit hours, distributed as follows:

Survey Courses (6 cr.)

• FINA-A 101 Ancient and Medieval Art
• FINA-A 102 Renaissance Through Modern Art

Upper-Level Courses (12 cr.)

• Four 300- or 400-level art history courses