Exceptions
Students with the following declared majors: B.A. in Studio Art, B.F.A. in Studio Art, and B.A. in Art Education:
- Cannot minor in a specific studio discipline but,
- May declare a minor in Art History and/or Museum Studies.
B.A. in Art History majors may have a minor in studio disciplines, and B.A. in Studio
Art, B.F.A. in Studio Art, and B.A. in Art Education degree students may have a minor
in Art History and/or Museum Studies. B.F.A. in Visual Communication Design degree
students may declare a minor in any department area or discipline.
Students who are declared minors in the department (and not declared majors in the
department) do not have to meet the ART 2000: Portfolio Review prerequisite for upper
division studio courses. Find your passion by learning more about the diversity of
creative and scholarly specialized disciplines that correspond with our minors available
for UW students to develop their artistic specialization.
Department of Visual Arts Minors
Explore the ten Visual Arts minors that correspond with the department's specialized disciplines.
Photo credit: Art student coming into the sculpture studio to work.
Engage with ancient, medieval, renaissance, and modern cultures with our art history minor.
Get your hands messy and explore the art of clay! Our ceramics minor offers a deep dive into wheel-throwing, hand-building, glazing and firing techniques
Blend art and technology with our digital media minor. From video and animation to web-based art, this minor equips you with tools to create in a digital-first world.
Hone in on your fine lines and shading techniques with our drawing minor.
Design and create wearable works of art! Our metalsmithing minor introduces you to metalworking techniques like soldering, casting and fabrication to help you craft one-of-a-kind jewelry and small sculptures.
Immerse yourself in the history, theory and practice of museums and collections in our museum studies program.
From traditional oil techniques to contemporary concepts, our painting minor lets you explore color, composition and visual storytelling on canvas and beyond.
Tell compelling stories through the lens. Our photography minor covers both digital and analog techniques while helping you sharpen your visual eye and technical skills.
Learn a range of traditional and experimental printmaking techniques, including etching, screen printing and lithography in our printmaking minor.
Shape your ideas in three dimensions! Our sculpture minor encourages creative problem-solving through woodworking, metal fabrication, installation and mixed media.
