Program Overview
The Fine Art Minor at York College of Pennsylvania allows students to explore their creativity through visual mediums, fostering connections between artistic practice and other academic endeavors. With 15 credits of coursework, students can choose from various art mediums and electives to tailor the program to their interests and goals, developing essential skills for visual expression and enhancing their creative and expressive abilities.
Program Outline
This minor allows students to choose from various art mediums and electives based on their interests, fostering connections between artistic practice and other academic, research, and professional endeavors. The Fine Art minor is particularly well-suited for students majoring in diverse fields, including graphic design, theatre, anthropology, education, psychology, history, foreign language, advertising, marketing, writing, business, hospitality, and others.
Outline:
The Fine Art Minor comprises 15 credits:
- Required Courses:
- ART 101 Art and Visual Culture (3 credits) OR
- ART 215 Drawing I (3 credits)
- Elective Courses:
- 12 additional credits with the ART prefix, open to non-majors and those requiring permission of the instructor. Students can choose from a variety of art mediums and electives, allowing them to tailor the program to their individual interests and goals.
Other:
The Fine Art Minor offers students a valuable opportunity to enhance their creative and expressive abilities. By engaging in art-making and exploring various mediums, students can develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills applicable to diverse academic and professional pursuits. The minor can also contribute to personal growth, self-awareness, and a deeper understanding of visual culture.
