Students choose between the Studio Minor (2D, 3D, and Digital Tracks), the Design Minor and the Photography Minor. Students must take note of prerequisites for 200-level and above coursework in Art & Design.
All students interested in enrolling as an Art & Design minor should contact the Art & Design Department undergraduate advisor to develop a plan of study prior to enrolling in art courses.
Students who decide to become Art & Design majors based on their Art & Design minor experience will need to complete the remaining First Year Program credits and the 200-level introductory studio courses prior to continuing with the remaining BA or BFA requirements.
Requirements
The Art & Design Minor in Design consists of a minimum of 21 art credits. 12 of the final 15 credits must be taken at UWM. Art & Design minor students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ART 108 | 2D Studio: Concept, Color and Composition | 3 |
| ART 118 | Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice | 3 |
| ART 124 | Design Survey | 3 |
| Required 200-level Intro | ||
| ART 221 | Introduction to Design | 3 |
| ART 223 | Introduction to Typography | 3 |
| 300-level and Above | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following courses: 1 | 6 | |
| Web Design | ||
| Web Design II | ||
| Package Design | ||
| Experimental Typography | ||
| Motion Graphics | ||
| Advanced Design Workshop: | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |
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Select 6 credits of 300-level or above electives in Design from the list, in consultation with PSOA Academic Advising and Head of Design & Visual Communication. Students must be aware of the prerequisites for the 300+ level courses they wish to take. Design minor students are not eligible to take Design and Visual Communication Required Core Courses.
Advising
Location: Theatre 120
Hours: M–Th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Fri. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (closed on university holidays)
Contact: 414-229-4763 | Contact Form
Academic advising is an important aspect of long-term academic success. At the Peck School of the Arts, we offer professional advising in the undergraduate disciplines of art, dance, film, music and theatre.
Our advisors provide students with individualized appointments to assist them in areas such as: degree requirements, major options, course selection, campus resources, college success strategies, graduation assessment, academic policies and procedures, and more.
For more information please visit the Peck School of the Arts advising and student services page.