Do you love expressing yourself through art? Are you fascinated by design? Whether you’re interested in studio arts, illustration, art history or graphic design, an art minor can help you gain a deeper appreciation for artistic expression and spark your creative juices.
George Fox’s 21-semester-hour art minor is designed to expand your artistic and creative skills. It provides an overview of drawing, 2-D design and art history, and allows you to choose additional electives to explore your specific area of interest.
Looking for more than just a minor? George Fox offers a variety of majors in the arts .
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What Will I Study?
Core courses you will take include:
- Basic Design 2-D introduces materials, techniques, and theory related to 2-D design.
- The Drawing I course covers the methods and forms of drawing with various media, including pencil, ink, charcoal, and more.
- Art History Survey courses cover the elements and concepts of art theory and practice. You’ll learn the historical significance of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other art forms.
- You can choose from various elective courses in art studies, such as 3-D design, drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, arts administration, sculpture, and ceramics. This will customize your minor to best fit your interests and skills.