Art Minor 
The art Minor offers a strong foundation in the classical methods of learning visual art-making process. In each studio course, the elements and principals of visual art are approached through OBSERVATION, INTERPRETATION, and RESPONSE. Although formalism is taught and encouraged, it is woven into the resulting art work rather than standing alone as “abstract.” By this method of learning, the faculty and student have a common source, similarly perceived, which guides the process of decision making and problem solving when creating works of art. The Art Minor compliments other academic majors through strengthening the student’s ability to communicate visually.

The courses are best taken in numerical sequence. Some courses have prerequisites. Please refer to the official Montreat College Academic Catalog.
 

Course	Emphasis
AR 101 or 102 Survey of Art I or II	Great themes in art appreciation
AR 241 Drawing I	Basic concepts and techniques
AR 246 Photography	35mm SLR, Black and White, non-darkroom
AR 344 Sculpture	Additive and subtractive ceramic forms
AR 342 Painting	Water-soluable oils, en plein air and studio
AR 461 Seminar in Art	Advanced independent studio

Total 18 Credit Hours

For additional information about the Art minor, contact Jim Southerland at jsoutherland@montreat.edu.