Overview
The studio arts minor offers tracks in 2D, 3D and digital art. Whichever track you choose, you have access to fully equipped studios and project spaces for collaborative work. Inspiring exhibition spaces and a wide array of guest artists combine to serve as endless inspiration to your education. You’ll also get to work closely with faculty mentors and collaborate with peers in a variety of creative projects, both on campus and in Milwaukee’s vibrant arts community.
Faculty and Staff
Our inspirational faculty and staff make sure students feel welcome and empowered to think outside the box and explore all possibilities of making art at UWM. Visit the Peck School of the Arts directory to meet these artists, explore their biographies and engage with recent work.
Minors and Certificates
Peck School of the Arts minors and certificates are open to all students who have already earned or are currently seeking a bachelor’s degree. Most certificates are also open to those not pursuing a degree (non-degree students).
To be admitted individuals must meet general University admission requirements. To determine aid eligibility, please review all financial aid requirements.
Contact us to get started and one of our Peck School of the Arts advisors will connect with you about your interests and opportunities.
Undergraduate Advising
Academic advising is a collaborative process that empowers students to realize their maximum educational potential. Students are encouraged to visit the Peck School of the Arts Advising & Student Services page to meet with your advisor prior to each semester’s registration period. Advisors provide students with individualized appointments to assist with degree requirements, course selection, campus resources, college success strategies, graduation assessment, academic policies and more.
Credits and Courses
The Art and Design Minor in Studio Arts consists of a minimum of 18 art credits. 12 of the final 15 credits must be taken in residence at UWM. Art & Design minor students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Courses | ||
| Select 3 credits from the following | 3 | |
| American Art and Culture | ||
| Art Survey: Creative Practice, Culture and Context | ||
| Design Survey | ||
| Multicultural America | ||
| Photography Survey | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following 2 | 6 | |
| Drawing I 1 | ||
| 2D Studio: Concept, Color and Composition | ||
| 3D Studio: Form, Idea and Technique | ||
| Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice | ||
| 200-level Introductory Courses 2 | 3-6 | |
| Select 3-6 credits | ||
| 300-level and Above 2 | 3-6 | |
| Select 3-6 credits | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
- 1
ART 107 with the subject Beginning Drawing can be substituted for ART 101: Drawing 1 as they are a stacked course offering.
- 2
Students should select all their courses with prerequisites and media specificity in mind, and discuss media pathways with PSOA Academic Advising. Students who elect to take 6 credits of 200-level courses will take 3 credits of 300+ coursework; students who elect to take 3 credits of 200-level courses will take 6 credits of 300+ coursework.