Minor in Theatre and Media Arts Design (19 hours)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see the college advisement center for information regarding requirements for admission to this major.
This minor is intended for theatre and media arts majors seeking a background in design.
Program Requirements |
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- Complete the following:
VA 115 : Two-Dimensional Design.
(3:2:4)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Acceptance into visual arts program. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Formal and conceptual elements of design, color, and composition, using a variety of media. |
VA 134 : Introduction to Photography.
(1.5:1:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | W on block, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | VA 111, 115. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Introduction to photography for visual arts majors, including camera operation and digital capture, photographic principles, lighting, and design with limited postproduction editing. No darkroom. |
- Complete 10 hours from the following:
SFL 328 : History of Interior Design and Architecture 1.
(3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| DESCRIPTION: | History of interior design, architecture, and furnishings from ancient Egypt to beaux arts movement. French, English, and American design. |
VAILL 350R : Advanced Life Drawing.
(3:2:4)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| PREREQUISITE: | VA 131, VAIll 252. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Drawing the figure in modern or historical costume; developing drawing skills, especially relating to the draped figure. |
VAPHO 170 : Introduction to Black and White Photography.
(3:2:4)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| PREREQUISITE: | Acceptance into visual arts program; VA 120. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Basic camera and darkroom techniques emphasizing black and white film processing and printmaking. |
VAPHO 273 : Advanced Photography.
(3:2:4)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| PREREQUISITE: | VAPho 170. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Camera and darkroom techniques using the zone system for exposure and development control of large format negatives and prints. |
| NOTE: | Lab required. |