A Studio Art Minor offers you the opportunity to concentrate a block of courses on your interests in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and more. You will develop technical skills, an understanding of the history of art, and a portfolio of completed works.
A minor in Studio Art will introduce you to new ideas and get you thinking creatively and aesthetically.
These requirements are from an excerpt from the University Academic Catalog, which outlines the requirements for a student to earn the distinction of being a Castleton University graduate. The complete catalog is available online.
The Studio Art Minor is offered by the Art Department. The minor requires 18 credits:
Code | Course | Credits |
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ART 1011 |
Drawing IAn investigation of drawing media and techniques with emphasis on rendering from empirical observation. Proportion, anatomy, volume structure and perspective may be investigated. Experience in drawing the human figure and still life. This course fulfills an Arts and Aesthetic general education requirement. Fee A studio fee may be required. Every semester |
3 |
ART 1020 |
Introduction to Studio ArtsA studio course designed to introduce the concepts, motivations and theory of making art. Experimentation with various media in the studio environment. Consideration of conceptual and linguistic processes that affect perception. This course fulfills an Arts and Aesthetic general education requirement. Fee A studio fee may be required. Every semester |
3 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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ARH 2011 |
Survey of Western Art IHistory of Western Art as expressed through architecture, sculpture and painting; Prehistoric to Renaissance art. This course fulfills an Arts and Aesthetics general education requirement. Every Semester |
3 |
ARH 2012 |
Survey of Western Art IIHistory of Western Art as expressed through architecture, sculpture and painting; Renaissance to the present. This course fulfills an Arts and Aesthetic general education requirement. Spring |
3 |
ARH 3052 |
History of Twentieth Century ArtEuropean and American painting and sculpture from 1900 to 1945. This course fulfills an Arts and Aesthetic general education requirement. Periodically |
3 |
ARH 3070 |
Art Since 1945History of European and American painting and sculpture from 1945 to the present. This course fulfills an Arts and Aesthetic general education requirement. Periodically |
3 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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ART 1011 |
Drawing IAn investigation of drawing media and techniques with emphasis on rendering from empirical observation. Proportion, anatomy, volume structure and perspective may be investigated. Experience in drawing the human figure and still life. This course fulfills an Arts and Aesthetic general education requirement. Fee A studio fee may be required. Every semester |
3 |
ART 2211 |
Painting IBeginning strategies for painting in oils or acrylic. Emphasis is on process and investigation of various spatial structures in both representational and nonrepresentational modes. Material and historical concerns are integral parts of this directed investigation. Goals are the development of a formal vocabulary, visual sensitivity and manipulative skills. Recommended for non-majors. This course fulfills an Arts and Aesthetic general education requirement. Fee A studio fee may be required. Every semester |
3 |
ART 2301 |
Photography IAn introductory studio course exploring camera techniques, film exposure and black and white darkroom procedures. Emphasis is on photography as an art form and the potential of the medium as a vehicle for personal visual expression. Historical, cultural and aesthetic contexts will be considered. Students must furnish (or have regular access to) their own inexpensive adjustable camera and supplies. Field trips may be included. This course fulfills an Arts and Aesthetic general education requirement. Fee A studio fee may be required. |
3 |
ART 2311 |
Printmaking IAn introduction to relief printing and intaglio processes. Emphasis is on experimentation and exploration of the print as a vehicle of artistic expression. The relationship of printmaking to developing ideas for painting and sculpture is considered. This course fulfills an Arts and Aesthetic general education requirement.. Fee May have studio fees. Every semester |
3 |
ART 2251 |
Sculpture IInstruction in the theoretical and practical observation of form, space and its dimensional concepts. Abstract interpretation and working directly from the model. This course fulfills an Arts and Aesthetic general education requirement. Fee A studio fee may be required. |
3 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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ART 2212 |
Painting IITheory and practice of painting. Studio experience, critiques and historical reference provide a visual and conceptual basis for further investigation in painting. Students may take a second semester for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2211 or consent of instructor. Fee May have Studio fees Every semester |
3 |
ART 2302 |
Photography IIThis course is designed for the intermediate student working in film-based black and white photography, digital photography, or both. Prior knowledge of the digital camera and Photoshop are assumed for students who wish to work digitally. Technical control and artistic expression are emphasized as students develop their visual perception and awareness of photographic possibilities. Topics covered may include digital scanning and printing, studio lighting, introduction to medium- and large-format cameras and introduction to alternative processes. A 35mm camera with adjustable aperture and shutter speed or a digital camera (preferably a DSLR) is required for the course. Film and paper are not covered by the lab fee. Prerequisite: ART 2301 or consent of instructor. Fee May have studio fees. |
3 |
ART 2312 |
Printmaking IIRelief, intaglio, monotype, and experimental processes may be explored. Drypoint, engraving, etching and aquatint may be addressed. Emphasis is on conception as well as technique. Prerequisite: ART 2311 or consent of instructor. Fee May have studio fees. Every semester |
3 |
ART 2252 |
Sculpture IIFurther instruction in the principles of sculptural form using a variety of materials and techniques. Prerequisite: ART 2251 or consent of instructor. Fee A studio fee may be required Every semester |
3 |
ART 2012 |
Drawing IIOR ART 3011 - Drawing III 3cr A studio course emphasizing perceptual and conceptual processes in drawing. Analysis and composition based on observation of natural form, man-made form and the figure. Students may take a second semester for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1011 or consent of instructor. Fee May have studio fees. Every semester |
3 |
This minor is not available to students majoring in Studio Art (BA.ART.STA)