Eligibility
he Art and Design History minor is open to all BFA majors. Students must be on track in their major and in good academic standing, with fewer than 6 credits behind and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Required Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AHCS226 | Contemporary Art Survey | 3 |
| AHCS310/LIBS314 | Art and Design History Electives* | 3 |
| AHCS310/LIBS314 | Art and Design History Electives* | 3 |
| AHCS310/LIBS314 | Art and Design History Electives* | 3 |
| LIBS440 | Capstone** | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
*It is recommended that the AHCS310 courses represent diverse global perspectives.
Students who have a discipline specific art/design history requirement for their major
may have that count towards one AHCS310 elective.
**LIBS440 Capstone paper should address an Art and Design History topic. LIBS440 Capstone/Senior
Thesis for Fine Arts majors will fulfill this requirement. Students who have a dedicated
capstone for their major will complete one capstone course that combines both their
major and minor.
Course Descriptions are listed in the Liberal Arts and Sciences section of the Course Catalog.
For more information about the Art and Design History Minor including Program Learning Outcomes download one of the following PDFs.
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2021-22 (class of
2025)
Art and Design History Minor Academic Plan 21-22
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2022-23 (class of
2026):
Art and Design History Minor Info Sheet 2022-23 (see Degree Works for Academic Plan)
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2023-24 (class of
2027):
Art and Design History Minor Info Sheet 2023-24 (see Degree Works for Academic Plan)
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2024-25 (class of
2028):
Art and Design History Minor Info Sheet 2024-25 (see Degree Works for Academic Plan)
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2025-26 (class of
2029):
Art and Design History Minor Info Sheet 2025-26 (see Degree Works for Academic Plan)
Learn more about Interdisciplinary Studies, eligibility requirements, and the application process.
For more info about the Art and Design History Minor contact Minor Area Head, Liz Hirsch.