Overview
The Minor in Art is an opportunity for both Main Campus and Temple University Japan Campus students to study the visual arts, whether the goal is to build on previous experience in the visual arts, develop technical skills, enhance creativity and critical thinking skills to apply to their major area of study, or all of the above.
On Main Campus, Temple University students can pursue the visual arts in world-class facilities at one of the nation's top-ranked art schools with access to the region's vibrant contemporary art scene in Philadelphia and nearby cities like New York and Washington, D.C. Temple University Japan Campus, the only degree-conferring United States-style art program in Tokyo, offers a curriculum that situates visual practice in a liberal arts context with art historical reference, critical perspectives and theoretical insight. Tokyo's unique urban environment and its numerous art galleries and museums offer context, inspiration and stimuli for student learning. Both options provide unique opportunities available to Temple students.
Main Campus courses can be found in the class schedule under the subjects of Art, Community Arts, Graphic Arts and Design, and Visual Studies. Temple University Japan Campus courses can be found in the class schedule under the subject of Art (Japan Campus).
Campus Locations: Main and Japan
Contact Information
Main Campus
Tyler Academic Advising
tyler.advising@temple.edu
Temple Japan Campus
Students interested in more information or declaring this minor should contact the TUJ Academic Advising Center (AAC), aac@tuj.temple.edu, Room 102, TUJ Building.
Requirements
Students must earn a minimum grade of C- in courses satisfying minor requirements and must have a minimum 2.0 grade point average in the required 18 credits to earn the minor.
- At least half of the courses for the minor must be taken at Temple University.
- Courses for the minor must be completed prior to graduation.
- A student may not double count any course for the Minor in Art towards any Tyler School of Art and Architecture BFA program.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Requirements | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Visual Language, Design | ||
or ARTU 1501 | 2D Design | |
| Introduction to Visual Language, Drawing | ||
or ARTU 1201 | 3-D Design | |
| Select any four from the following: | 12 | |
ART, ARTU, or VS 1000-level | ||
ART or ARTU 2000-level 1 | ||
ART or ARTU 3000-level 1 | ||
ART or ARTU 4000-level 1 | ||
| Art History Requirement | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Arts of the World I: Prehistoric to 1300 | ||
or ARTH 1955 | Honors Arts of the World I: Prehistoric to 1300 | |
| Arts of the World II: 1300 to the 21st Century | ||
or ARTH 1956 | Honors Arts of the World II: 1300 to the 21st Century | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
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Some 2000, 3000, and 4000-level ART courses have prerequisites. Students who have not completed prerequisite coursework may be able to register pending faculty permission which may include portfolio review.
Students who are matriculated in the Tyler BA in Art, BA in Art Therapy, BA in Visual Studies, BSED or BFA degree programs may not declare an Art minor.