Drawing Minor
Build a drawing practice you can keep using — foundations, life drawing, and three upper-level electives that let you focus on the work you want to make.
Program Overview
The drawing minor at Shawnee State University gives students the opportunity to build technical skill and personal expression through a structured drawing curriculum. This 18-credit minor is ideal for students who want to deepen their understanding of drawing as an art form, regardless of their major.
Whether you're pursuing a career in visual arts, design, game development, education, or simply want to expand your creative toolkit, the drawing minor offers a focused path in both traditional and life drawing. Students are encouraged to explore a range of techniques, materials, and personal styles while receiving instruction from experienced faculty.
The Drawing Minor helps you customize your degree, strengthen your visual literacy, and bring creativity into your chosen field.
At A Glance
Drawing Minor
Degree
Minor
Format
On campus
Length
Complete alongside your major
Credits
18
Class Size
12:1
Location
Main Campus, Vern Riffe Center for the Arts
Why Study Drawing Minor at Shawnee University
You'll build real observational and figure-drawing skill in studio classes with experienced faculty.
Three upper-level electives let you specialize — whether your interest is concept art, illustration, fine arts, or studio practice.
You'll leave with portfolio-ready work, useful whether you continue in art, design, game development, education, or graduate study.
A grade of C or better is required in all courses applied to the minor — clear standards, real feedback
The Drawing Minor requires 18 credit hours — foundational drawing courses plus three upper-level drawing electives.
- ARTS 1101 — Two-Dimensional Foundations
- ARTS 2211 — Drawing I
- ARTS 2221 — Life Drawing I
- Three upper-level drawing electives (ARTS 2-level or higher)
The Drawing Minor is a strong fit for students majoring in:
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts
- Game & Simulation Arts
- Graphic Design
- Education
- Humanities or English
- Digital arts
- Any student who wants drawing as a serious creative practice alongside their main field
Classes meet in the drawing studios on the Shawnee State campus in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Drawing Minor Frequently Asked Questions
No. Two-Dimensional Foundations and Drawing I build the basics from the ground up. Life Drawing introduces figure work.
Observational drawing, figure studies, and elective work that can move toward concept art, illustration, or fine-arts practice depending on the electives you choose.
No — drawing courses are hands-on studio classes that meet on campus.
Yes. Many students pair Drawing with Fine Arts, Illustration, Painting, or Graphic Design coursework. Talk with your advisor about scheduling and any overlap with your major.
