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Ceramics - Minor

The Ceramics minor is designed to encourage students from all areas of the university to explore working creatively with clay. Students may explore making functional pots and sculptural objects using a variety of wheel throwing and hand-building techniques, or they may choose to work sculpturally in conjunction with other methods of creating three-dimensional objects. Flexibility in the curriculum affords students the opportunity to design a program intended to meet individual needs and freedom of expression.

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Program Information for Ceramics - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Identify ceramic material and the mechanics of working with clay through the creation of wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery. 
  2. Demonstrate craftsmanship through a refinement of form, technical ability and attention to detail.
  3. Identify ceramics firing processes at an intermediate level.
  4. Perform ceramic glazing techniques at an intermediate level.

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Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
ARTS 25400CERAMICS I 3
ARTS 35400FUNCTIONAL APPROACHES TO CLAY 3
ARTS 35401SCULPTURAL APPROACHES IN CLAY 3
Clay Electives, choose from the following:9
ART 10023
3D COMPOSITION
or ARTS 24051
 INTRODUCTION TO SCULPTURAL PRACTICE
ARTS 45080
KENT BLOSSOM ART 1
ARTS 45095
SPECIAL TOPICS: STUDIO ART 1
ARTS 45400
ADVANCED CERAMICS
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

ARTS 45080 and ARTS 45095 may be used with approval from a faculty or academic advisor.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at °µÍø½ûÇø (in residence).
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Art History - Minor

The Art History minor introduces students to major works in the history of art and to the analytical and critical methods of the art historian.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of art from a range of historic and cultural traditions.
  2. Observe, describe and interpret art objects, events and concepts within their cultural context.
  3. Engage with a variety of methodologies and theories relevant to different fields of art history.

Admissions for Art History - Minor

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
Art History (ARTH) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level)9
Survey Course Electives, choose from the following:9
ARTH 22006
ART HISTORY: ANCIENT TO MEDIEVAL ART (KFA)
ARTH 22007
ART HISTORY: RENAISSANCE TO MODERN ART (KFA)
ARTH 22010
INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN ART (DIVG)
ARTH 22021
ART HISTORY: AFRICAN ART (DIVG) (KFA)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at °µÍø½ûÇø (in residence).
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
    • Stark Campus

Accessories - Minor

The Accessories minor gives students an opportunity to focus on the design and production of innovative and unique objects within the studio areas of jewelry, metals and textiles, which leads to the development of functional, decorative and wearable forms.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Create work within textile arts, jewelry, metals and enameling, and understand associated materials, processes and applications.
  2. Discuss larger contemporary and historical contexts within the creation of accessories, wearables and works for the body or domestic space.
  3. Demonstrate design and visual literacy in their work.

Admissions for Accessories - Minor

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
ARTS 25700INTRODUCTION TO JEWELRY METALS 3
Jewelry and Metals Electives, choose from the following:6
ARTS 35700
JEWELRY CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES
ARTS 35704
ENAMELING CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES 1
ARTS 45080
KENT BLOSSOM ART 2
ARTS 45095
SPECIAL TOPICS: STUDIO ART 2
ARTS 45700
JEWELRY DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
ARTS 45705
CAD FOR JEWELRY
ARTS 45708
BODY ORNAMENTATION 3
Textile Art Electives, choose from the following:9
ARTS 25310
FOUNDATIONS IN WEAVING
ARTS 35302
FELTMAKING
ARTS 35305
TEXTILES: ACCESSORIES - DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
ARTS 35310
OFF-LOOM
ARTS 35311
PRINT FOR TEXTILES AND ALTERNATIVE SURFACES
ARTS 35312
DIGITAL TEXTILES
ARTS 35313
BACKSTRAP WEAVING
ARTS 35316
DYE AND COLOR
ARTS 45080
KENT BLOSSOM ART 2
ARTS 45095
SPECIAL TOPICS: STUDIO ART 2
ARTS 45300
JACQUARD: DIGITAL WEAVING 4
ARTS 45307
TEXTILES: WEAVING AND COLOR
ARTS 45308
TEXTILE ARTS AND GENDER
ARTS 45314
PRACTICES IN WEAVING: TAPESTRY 5
ARTS 45351
PRACTICES IN WEAVING: LOOM-THINKING 6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

Maximum 6 credit hours of ARTS 35704 may be applied toward minor requirements.

2

ARTS 45080 and ARTS 45095 may be used with approval from a faculty or academic advisor.

3

Maximum 6 credit hours of ARTS 45708 may be applied toward minor requirements.

4

Maximum 6 credit hours of ARTS 45300 may be applied toward minor requirements.

5

Maximum 9 credit hours of ARTS 45314 may be applied toward minor requirements.

6

Maximum 9 credit hours of ARTS 45351 may be applied toward minor requirements.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at °µÍø½ûÇø (in residence).
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Broadcast Engineering Technology - Minor

The Broadcast Engineering Technology minor provides students the fundamental skills to pursue jobs in broadcast engineering in emerging media and related fields. Students learn technical applications and skills in networking, multimedia engineering, coding and problem solving. Students will have the opportunity to use technology to facilitate media distribution, streaming and interaction.  They will gain experience working on project-oriented teams and achieving technical goals.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate competency in the fundamental skills needed to pursue jobs in broadcast engineering and streaming multimedia including computational thinking, computer networking, and technical fluency with media recording, encoding, and distribution.
  2. Recognize the rapidly changing nature of broadcast engineering technology and learn the skills needed to adapt.
  3. Employ teamwork as a means of solving technical problems related to broadcast and multimedia engineering.

Admissions for Broadcast Engineering Technology - Minor

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
EMAT 25310CREATIVE CODING 3
ENGR 26305NETWORKING I 2
ENGR 26306NETWORKING I LABORATORY 1
MDJ 33042STUDIO TELEVISION 3
MDJ 34036MULTIMEDIA ENGINEERING 3
Minor Electives, choose from the following:6
EMAT 32210
DATA IN EMERGING MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY
EMAT 33310
HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
ENGR 13586
& ENGR 13587
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN I
and COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN I LABORATORY
ENGR 21020
& ENGR 21022
SURVEY OF ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS
and SURVEY OF ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS LABORATORY 1
ENGR 35500
& ENGR 35501
SIGNALS AND CIRCUITS
and SIGNALS AND CIRCUITS LABORATORY 2
ENGR 36305
& ENGR 36306
NETWORKING II
and NETWORKING II LABORATORY
ENGR 36337
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

ENGR 21020 and ENGR 21022 must be taken concurrently with PHY 13002 or PHY 23102. 

2

ENGR 35500 and ENGR 35501 need to be taken concurrently with PHY 23102. 

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at °µÍø½ûÇø (in residence).
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

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