College of Arts and Humanities
Art and Design
Minor
Minor in Art and Design
A minor in Art and Design is rooted in a wide range of disciplines including ceramics, drawing, graphic design, jewelry and metalsmithing, painting, photography, sculpture, and wood design.
We support a range of mediums to explore, so you can refine or challenge your specific interests in artistic expression.
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Department of Art + Design
Randall Hall 100
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What You'll Study
Academic Catalog | Course Plan | Art and Design Website
Core Courses
- ART 150 - Introduction to Drawing
- ART 170 - Two-Dimensional Design
- ART 171 - Three-Dimensional Design
- ART 172 - Computer Fundamentals in Art and Design
Art History Courses | Select one
- ART 103 - Art Appreciation
- ART 235 - History of World Art I
- ART 324 - History of Photography
- ART 374 - History of Graphic Design
- ART 416 - International Experience in Art, Architecture, and Design
- ART 420 - Art and Architecture of the United States
- ART 434 - Modern and Contemporary Latin American Art
Studio Course Options
- ART 225 - Beginning Photography
- ART 241 - Beginning Wood Design
- ART 246 - Beginning Jewelry/ Metals
- ART 250 - Figure Drawing
- ART 251 - Beginning Illustration
- ART 260 - Beginning Painting
- ART 262 - Beginning Watercolor
- ART 265 - Beginning Ceramics
- ART 274 - Beginning Typography
- ART 280 - Beginning Sculpture
- ART 285 - Printmaking I
- ART 325A - Intermediate Photography: Color
- ART 325B - Intermediate Photography: Analog Processes
- ART 325C - Intermediate Photography: Visual Narratives
- ART 341 - Intermediate Wood Design
- ART 346A - Intermediate Jewelry/Metals: Casting and Link Structures
- ART 346B - Intermediate Jewelry/Metals: Enameling
- ART 346C - Intermediate Jewelry/Metals: Form and Surface
- ART 350 - Mixed-media Drawing
- ART 351 - Intermediate Illustration
- ART 360A - Intermediate Painting: Narrative and Representation
- ART 360B - Intermediate Painting: Color
- ART 360C - Intermediate Painting: Abstraction
- ART 362 - Intermediate Watercolor
- ART 365A - Intermediate Ceramics: Hand-Building
- ART 365B - Intermediate Ceramics: Wheel-Throwing
- ART 365C - Intermediate Ceramics: Mold-Making
- ART 380A - Intermediate Sculpture: Digital Fabrication
- ART 380B - Intermediate Sculpture: Installation Art
- ART 380C - Intermediate Sculpture: Materials and Processes
- ART 425 - Advanced Photography
- ART 441 - Advanced Wood Design
- ART 446 - Advanced Jewelry/Metals
- ART 450 - Advanced Drawing
- ART 460 - Advanced Painting
- ART 465 - Advanced Ceramics
- ART 480 - Advanced Sculpture
Research and Practice
Develop your creative voice by researching historical and contemporary artists while producing original work. You’ll refine your techniques, expand your artistic perspective, and build a portfolio that reflects your unique vision.
Enhance Your Major
A minor in Art and Design offers the flexibility to enhance any major, allowing you to develop creative skills and a visual arts foundation that can complement fields like business, marketing, education, or technology.
Artist Community
Become part of a thriving community of over 350 art majors and minors, where you’ll collaborate with fellow creatives and learn from 20 dedicated faculty members.
Exhibition Opportunities
Share your work in the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery for the annual juried undergraduate exhibit in the spring each year.
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Why Study Art and Design at Central?
- Join a vibrant community of artists, designers, and scholars who are passionate about visual storytelling and creative expression.
- Work in specialized studios for ceramics, painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and more, designed to support your artistic growth.
- Showcase your work in student and professional galleries, participate in internships, and connect with industry professionals.
