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Studio Art, Minor

Saint Louis University offers a studio art minor to students studying on our main campus and at Saint Louis University-Madrid. 

The minor includes Foundational Experience in Drawing and 2D Design, plus a course in a three-dimensional medium: 3D Design, Ceramics I, Sculpture I or Fibers and Textiles. Studio art minors are also required to take an art history course, choosing from various cultural and historical topics. These four courses allow students to gain skills in observational drawing and visual organization in two and three dimensions and an understanding of aesthetics, theory and context for art-making.

Building on this, studio art minors take a further nine credits of studio art exploration courses. Students may work broadly, taking courses in multiple media at the introductory or intermediate level, or in-depth, taking a sequence of courses in one media. 
 
 

Students must complete a minimum total of 21 credits for the minor.

Foundations Courses
ART 2000Drawing I3
ART 2100Design3
Select a course in a three-dimensional medium from the following courses: 3
ART 2120
Introduction to Three Dimensional Design
ART 2400
Ceramics I
ART 2450
Sculpture I
ART 2480
Fibers and Textiles
Studio Art Exploration Courses9
Select nine credits of courses with the "Studio Art Exploration" attribute. Students may work broadly, taking courses in multiple media at the introductory or intermediate level, or in depth, taking a sequence of courses in one medium.
Art History Course3
Select one course from ARTH 1XXX or ARTH 2XXX.
Total Credits21

Continuation Standards

A student must maintain a GPA in coursework for the minor in studio art of at least 2.00.

Learn how to see and think like a visual artist. SLU-Madrid offers courses in drawing, design, painting, color theory and sculpture that help students to explore their natural creativity.

The studio art program provides students with a learning experience that fosters art-making in the context of the liberal arts. Involvement in the studio enhances natural development as an artist as students explore their abilities and learn about the world. Connections across disciplines and cultural differences help students to gain a conceptual and intellectual framework for their art. Students leave with a portfolio of work and an appreciation of the development of their own values and creative skills, as well as an understanding of the processes, expressions and values of others.

Curriculum Overview

Saint Louis University's 21-credit studio art minor is offered at the Madrid and St. Louis campuses.

The minor includes Foundational Experience in Drawing and 2D Design, plus a course in a three-dimensional medium. Studio art minors are also required to take an art history course.

  • Foundations Courses: ART 2000 Drawing I (3 cr) and ART 2100 Design (3 cr) 
  • Select a course in a three-dimensional medium (3 credit hours)
  • Studio Art Exploration Courses (9 credit hours)
  • Art History Course (3 credit hours)

For additional information about this program, please contact arts@slu.edu or call 314-977-2410.