Minor in Studio Art
The Studio Art minor at FSU is an engaging, hands-on way to grow your creativity and make your ideas shine. You’ll learn how to see the world like an artist, solve problems with different materials, and design with confidence. This minor lets you take exciting advanced studio classes, even if you can’t commit to a full major. It’s a great way to boost your major field of study while building skills that help you sharpen creative ideation, critical thinking, and visual communication—powerful tools that will elevate any academic or professional path.
Is a minor in studio art right for you?
This 12‑credit program fits smoothly into most degree plans and gives you hands-on experience turning ideas into visual form. You’ll learn to think more crtically, communicate more clearly, and approach problems from fresh angles. Whether you are looking for a creative outlet, or you want to design stronger presentations, build a standout portfolio, enhance storytelling skills, or bring innovation into your field, this minor helps you develop the creative confidence to make your work more compelling and original. If you’re studying business, marketing, advertising, communications, entrepreneurship, English, art history, education, or any field in the humanities, social sciences, STEM or medicine, a Studio Art minor can add a powerful creative edge to your work.
If you have a passion for a specific media area, such as ceramics, printmaking, drawing or electronic art, you can tailor your coursework to your particular interests, allowing for a deep and meaningful paractice in your chosen form.
Minor Requirements
The minor in Studio Art requires twelve credit hours of coursework and is open to students in any major. Only coursework with a C- or better will count towards the completion of the minor. There is no approval process; to start simply register for classes.
To complete the minor, students must take:
- two eligible courses at the foundation level (6 credit hours)
- two art courses at the 3000 level or higher (6 credit hours)
Eligible foundations level courses include ART1201 (2D Foundations), ART1203 (3D Foundations), ART1300 (Drawing Foundations), or ART1602 (Digital Foundations).
No more than 3 credit hours of non-major studio art courses (ART3930 or ART3932) will count towards the minor.
Suggested Coursework for Minor
Media InterestsFor students interested in a specific media course—such as Ceramics, Photography, Printmaking, Painting, Sculpture, Book Arts, Electronic Art, Moving Image, or Drawing—we recommend starting with the appropriate foundations coursework before advancing into media-area classes. Additional details are outlined in the chart below.
MEDIA Interest:
Take 3 Credit Hours:
Take 3 Credit Hours: (Choose One)
Book Arts
ART 1201C – 2D Foundations
ART 1300C – Drawing Foundations
ART 1602C – Digital Foundations
Ceramics
ART 1203C – 3D Foundations
ART 1602C – Digital Foundations
Drawing
ART 1300C – Drawing Foundations
ART 1201C – 2D Foundations
Electronic Art
ART 1602C – Digital Foundations
ART 1203C – 3D Foundations
Moving Image
ART 1602C – Digital Foundations
Any Other Foundations Course:
ART 1300, ART1201, ART 1203
Painting
ART 1300C – Drawing Foundations
ART 1201C – 2D Foundations
Photography
ART 1602C – Digital Foundations
Any Other Foundations Course:
ART 1300, ART1201, ART 1203
Printmaking
ART 1602C – Digital Foundations
ART 1300C – Drawing Foundations
ART 1201C – 2D Foundations
Sculpture
ART 1203C – 3D Foundations
ART 1602C – Digital Foundations
How do I get started?
To get started, you simply declare the minor with your advisor and begin taking classes.
Explore our Focus Areas
The Department of Art offers coursework in a wide variety of disciplines in the arts. From artist books to animation, what will you create?