The Painting Minor provides students the opportunity to explore the technical, formal, historical and theoretical approaches to painting through a combination of studio and art history courses. Explorations in oil, acrylic and mixed media as well as analysis of contemporary practices lead to students developing personal strategies in painting. Painting minors will only participate in the senior show of their home department, however depending on space availability, they may utilize Fine Arts Senior Studios on a case-by-case basis with approval from the Department Chair.

Eligibility

The Painting minor is open to students majoring in Communication Arts, Digital Media, Environmental Design, Fashion Design, Product Design and Toy Design. Students must be on track in their major and in good academic standing, with no more than 6 credits behind and a cumulative GPA of 2.0. Painting minors will only participate in the Senior Show of their home department, however depending on space availability they may utilize Fine Arts Senior Studios on a case-by-case basis with approval from the Department Chair.

Required Courses

Course Descriptions are listed in the Fine Arts and Liberal Arts and Sciences sections of the Course Catalog.

Download one of the following PDFs to see how the Painting minor fits into your chosen major:
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2018-19 (class of 2022):
Painting Minor Academic Plan 18-19
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2019-20 (class of 2023):
Painting Minor Academic Plan 19-20
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2020-21 (class of 2024):
Painting Minor Academic Plan 20-21
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2021-22 (class of 2025):
Painting Minor Academic Plan 21-22

Learn more about Interdisciplinary Studies, eligibility requirements, and the application process.