About the Drawing Minor
Drawing is the foundation of all visual arts. That’s why our students learn foundational painting and illustration techniques alongside an advanced drawing curriculum. Our program provides students with a solid foundation in observational skills through an investigation of the descriptive and expressive potential of a variety of drawing media. Early courses develop the technical and intellectual understanding necessary to succeed in all the media of visual expression. Upper level classes allow students to extend their drawing abilities through exploration of scale, combined media, concept as well as cross-disciplinary and non-traditional approaches.
Tours of the UW Visual Arts facilities are available to prospective students interested in art and who are curious about how to become involved in the department!
Students pursuing a B.A. in Visual Arts - Art History Track may minor in a studio discipline. However, students pursuing a B.A. in Visual Arts - Studio Art Track, a B.F.A. in Studio Art or a B.A. in Art Education cannot minor in a specific studio discipline, such as drawing. Students should plan on a minimum of five semesters to complete a drawing minor due to upper-division course prerequisites. Please note that all courses require a minimum grade of C to earn a minor.
What can you do with a Drawing Minor?
A drawing minor helps you sharpen your creative skills and visual thinking, which can give you an edge in both artistic and professional careers. You’ll build a strong portfolio and explore techniques that apply to fields like illustration, animation, graphic design, game art, architecture and art education. Whether you're planning to work in a creative industry or just want to strengthen your artistic abilities, this minor is a great way to grow your talents and expand your career options.
Students who graduate with a drawing degree are prepared for various drawing and visual arts careers, including:
- Fine artist
- Graphic designer
- Illustrator
- Drawing instructor
- Portrait artist
- Live painter
- Museum curator
- Art teacher
Where UW fine art and art education grads are making an impact:
- Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
- University of Wyoming
- Western Confluence Magazine
- Stripe
- Self-employed
- Glassell School of Art
- Art League Houston
- Cherry Creek School District
Recent drawing graduates have been accepted to prestigious graduate programs, including:
- Hunter College in New York, NY
- Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, MI
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, IL
Students in the Art History Track under the B.A. in Visual Arts may minor in a studio discipline, including drawing. However, students in the Studio Art Track under the B.A. in Visual Arts, B.F.A. in Studio Art or B.A. in Art Education cannot minor in a specific studio discipline, such as drawing.
Tour the Visual Arts Building
Curious about where your creativity could take you? Step inside the University of Wyoming’s Visual Arts Building with a virtual tour and explore the studios, classrooms and gallery spaces where drawing students bring ideas to life. It’s your first look at the place where inspiration meets opportunity—no travel required.
"Drawing is an inclusive minor for all students interested in making the visual arts a part of their university education."
- Shelby Shadwell | Associate Professor | Drawing
