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Pre-Conservation in Fine Art Minor

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The pre-conservation in fine art minor provides students with the necessary background coursework required for entrance into graduate programs in art conservation. The minor is open only to Art History, Studio Art and Chemistry majors. The major must have been declared before the student may declare this minor. For more information, contact Dr. Joe Dreiss, Department of Art and Art History.

Art History Major — Pre-Conservation in Fine Art Minor Requirements

Course List
Code Title Credits
CHEM 111General Chemistry I4
CHEM 112General Chemistry II4
CHEM 211Organic Chemistry I4
CHEM 212Organic Chemistry II4
ARTH 303Methods of Art History3
Any 200-level course in Studio Art 3
Any 2 courses in Studio Art at either the 300 or 400-level 6
Total Credits28

Chemistry Major — Pre-Conservation in Fine Art Minor Requirements

Course List
Code Title Credits
ARTH 115AHistory of Western Art II 3
ARTS 105Design Principles3
ARTS 120Drawing I3
ARTS 231ASculpture I3
ARTS 242Painting I3
Select 12 credits from any 300-level Art History (ARTH) courses12
Total Credits27

Studio Art Major — Pre-Conservation in Fine Art Minor Requirements

Course List
Code Title Credits
CHEM 111General Chemistry I4
CHEM 112General Chemistry II4
CHEM 211Organic Chemistry I4
CHEM 212Organic Chemistry II4
Select 12 credits from any 300-level Art History (ARTH) courses12
Total Credits28
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