Art (Minor)
Make room for creativity
Discover the freedom to explore your creativity beyond your major. The Art minor offers hands-on opportunities to experiment with materials, techniques and ideas while developing your artistic interests. Explore different studio disciplines, discover new ways of seeing and solving problems, and gain confidence in expressing yourself visually. Whether you pursue art for personal fulfillment or to enrich your professional ambitions, develop creative skills and perspectives that last a lifetime.
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This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2026-Spring 2027 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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 105 | Foundation 2-D Design | 3 |
| ART 106 | Foundation 3-D Design | 3 |
| ART 107 | Foundation Drawing | 3 |
| ART 108 | Foundation Digital Design | 3 |
| Students must complete four ART 300-level courses selected only from the following: 1 | 12 | |
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 381 | Introduction to Fiber/Mixed Media | |
ART 383 | Papermaking | |
ART 385 | Introduction to Book Arts | |
ART 390 | Special Topics in Studio Art | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 24 | |
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.
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Courses at the 500-level may not be used to substitute for 300-level requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. The Art minor is designed to complement a student's primary major and is open to students pursuing undergraduate degrees in other disciplines. It provides opportunities to explore studio art, develop creative skills and broaden your academic experience.
Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be admitted to the Art minor. Students must also be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at the University of Louisville. Students should consult their academic advisor about incorporating the minor into their degree plan.
The Art minor requires 24 credit hours: 12 hours of required Foundations coursework and 12 hours of approved 300-level studio courses selected according to students' artistic interests.
Yes. After completing the required Foundations coursework, students select four courses from the approved list of 300-level studio art offerings. This flexibility allows students to explore different artistic disciplines or pursue areas of particular interest. Courses at the 500 level cannot substitute for the required 300-level courses.
Yes. Transfer coursework may count toward the minor when approved as equivalent to required courses. Proposed equivalencies for upper-level studio courses require faculty portfolio review. At least three credit hours toward the minor must be completed while enrolled at the University of Louisville.
The Art minor develops visual communication, creative problem-solving and hands-on artistic skills that can complement a wide range of careers. It also provides opportunities for personal enrichment and continued artistic exploration, whether you incorporate creative work into your profession or pursue it independently.
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