Minor in Visual Studies
The Visual Studies Minor is a lecture-based overview of the history and theories of this interdisciplinary field. Courses introduce students to the field by providing a solid foundation in visual culture, art history and contemporary theory. A broad range of current visual culture examples enhance learning and make the study relevant to everyday experiences. Students will explore the social, economic and cultural dimensions of the image-based world that surrounds us. The Required courses focus on visual communication, technological innovations and the productive economy within which image culture is made.
Administered by: School of Image Arts
Exclusions: This minor is not available to students in the following programs:
- Image Arts - all options
- New Media
To receive this Minor, students must complete six (6) courses from the following curriculum:
Required courses (2):
Plus four (4) of the following:
| NPF 188 | From Page to Screen |
| NPF 507 | Critical Theory and the Image |
| NPF 552 | The Image Industry |
| NPF 553 | Advanced Topics in Modern Art and Cinema |
| NPF 562 | Media and Communication |
| NPF 569 | Disaster Images: Memory and Response |
| NPF 570 | Advertising and Consumer Culture |
| NPF 604 | Screen Practices |
| NPF 606 | Contemporary Art Theory |
| NPF 607 | Questions of Beauty |
| SEM 102 | Introduction to Visual Semiotics |
Please see (PDF file) Senate Policy 2 (opens in new window) , Section 7.4 for further information about Minors.
