The Painting minor provides students the opportunity to explore the technical, formal, historical and theoretical approaches to painting in a fine arts context. Explorations in oil, acrylic and mixed media as well as analysis of contemporary practices lead to students developing personal strategies in painting.
Eligibility
Open to all BFA majors, except Fine Arts.. 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 Annual Exhibition 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.
Requirements
15 credits of Painting courses (5 studio courses or 4 studio courses + 1 LAS course)
Students select courses based on guidance from the Director of Interdisciplinary Studies,
Minor Area Heads and Academic Advisors and must follow prerequisites when applicable.
For the full list of courses that will count for this minor, along with recommended
courses to take first, see the Minors Course Lists on the Registration page of the
Dashboard (my.otis.edu). Students are advised to take minor classes in place of studio
electives (or in place of one LAS elective), or for majors without electives by taking
one extra class in each of 5 semesters spread out between sophomore and senior year.
Course Descriptions are listed in the Fine Arts and Liberal Arts and Sciences sections of the Course Catalog.
For more information about the Painting 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):
Painting Minor Academic Plan 21-22
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2022-23 (class of
2026):
Painting Minor Info Sheet 2022-23 (see Degree Works for Academic Plans)
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2023-24 (class of
2027):
Painting Minor Info Sheet 2023-24 (see Degree Works for Academic Plans)
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2024-25 (class of
2028):
Painting Minor Info Sheet 2024-25 (see Degree Works for Academic Plans)
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2025-26 (class of
2029):
Painting Minor Info Sheet 2025-26 (see Degree Works for Academic Plans)
Learn more about Interdisciplinary Studies, eligibility requirements, and the application process.
For more info about the Painting Minor contact Minor Area Head, Lindsay August Salazar