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Painting - Minor

The Painting minor is an introduction to fundamental image-making and the use of form in painting through working from observation and conceptual projects. Emphasis in the minor is on students' continued development in painting towards self-initiated creative practice.

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Minor in Painting

Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Minor in Painting allows students to enhance their education with specialized knowledge in painting. This minor provides additional career prospects in the arts sector.

Program Information for Painting - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the ability (skill) to work within their chosen medium/media, and understand associated materials and processes.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of larger contemporary and historical contexts.
  3. Demonstrate a high degree of design and visual literacy in their work.
Admissions for Painting - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Coursework

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
ART 100222D COMPOSITION 3
ARTS 14000DRAWING I 3
ARTS 24061INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING 3
Studio Art Electives, choose from the following:9
ARTS 34061
INTERMEDIATE PAINTING
ARTS 34062
PAINTING STRATEGIES: PROCESS AND CONTENT
or ARTS 34063
PAINTING STRATEGIES: IMAGE AND CONTENT
ARTS 44060
ADVANCED PAINTING: PRACTICE AND THEORY
or ARTS 45080
KENT BLOSSOM ART
ARTS 45095
SPECIAL TOPICS: STUDIO ART 1
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
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May be used with approval from a faculty or academic advisor.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
    • Stark Campus