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Art Minor

I.Transfer students must earn a minimum of 15 quarter hours in this minor at Bemidji State University (see above).

II. Required Courses

VSAR 100 Introduction to Art (3 credits)

VSAR 110 Introduction to Design (3 credits)

VSAR 117 Introduction to Drawing (3 credits)

VSAR 211 Design II (3 credits)

VSAR 217 Drawing II (3 credits)

Subtotal: 15 credits

III. Required Studio Elective Courses: Select one of the following:

VSAR 220 Introduction to Painting (3 credits)

VSAR 222 Introduction to Watercolor (3 credits)

VSAR 225 Printmaking - Relief (3 credits)

VSAR 227 Printmaking - Intaglio (3 credits)

VSAR 228 Printmaking - Lithography (3 credits)

VSAR 230 Introduction to Sculpture (3 credits)

VSAR 235 Introduction to Ceramics (hand) (3 credits)

VSAR 236 Introduction to the Wheel (3 credits)

VSAR 240 Introduction to Jewelry/Metals (3 credits)

VSAR 317 Advanced Drawing (3 credits)

Subtotal: 3 credits

IV. Required Concentration

Select either A or B:

1. Studio Area

   Select 12 quarter hours in one of the following areas: graphic design, ceramics, drawing, crafts, printmaking, art history painting, Native American art, sculpture/3-D design, mixed media

2. Art History

   VSAR 255 Art History Survey I (4 credits)

   VSAR 256 Art History Survey II (4 credits)

   VSAR 257 Art History Survey III (4 credits)

Subtotal: 12 credits

TOTAL QUARTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR MINOR: 30 CREDITS