Jewelry, Metals and Enameling - Minor

The Jewelry, Metals and Enameling minor focuses on approaches to jewelry making and metalsmithing, while allowing students to achieve specialization. Students achieve such skills as cold connection techniques, small and medium scaled silver soldering, small jewelry- and object-making techniques, small scale fabrication, forming, cold forging and tool-making techniques.

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Program Information for Jewelry, Metals and Enameling - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate jewelry, metalsmithing and enameling skills.
  2. Analyze jewelry, metalsmithing and enameling within a contemporary art lens.
  3. Demonstrate design skills for the creation of art jewelry and metalsmithed objects.

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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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Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
ARTS 25700INTRODUCTION TO JEWELRY METALS 3
ARTS 35700JEWELRY CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES 3
ARTS 35701METALSMITHING CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES 3
ARTS 35704ENAMELING CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES 13
Minor Electives, choose from the following:6
ARTS 35704
ENAMELING CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES 1
ARTS 45095
SPECIAL TOPICS: STUDIO ART 2
ARTS 45700
JEWELRY DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
ARTS 45705
CAD FOR JEWELRY
ARTS 45707
CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES IN METALSMITHING
ARTS 45708
BODY ORNAMENTATION 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

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

2
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.

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 Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery

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

Glass - Minor

The Glass minor is designed to encourage students from all areas of the university to explore working creatively with glass. Students can take coursework in glassblowing, flameworking and kiln-formed glass, which creates a platform for broad understanding of the material and creative forces at play in the medium. Flexibility in the curriculum provides students with choices to design a program to meet individual needs and freedom of expression.

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Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Create a variety of traditional vessel forms in glass.
  2. Learn fundamentals of hot sculpting using a torch.
  3. Learn how to use molds in the hot glass working process.
  4. Perform cold-working and finishing techniques in the cold shop.
  5. Effectively anneal glass which results in structurally sound sculptures.

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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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Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
ARTS 25600INTRODUCTION TO GLASS WORKING 3
Minor Electives, choose from the following:6
ART 10023
3D COMPOSITION
ARTS 24051
INTRODUCTION TO SCULPTURAL PRACTICE
ARTS 25400
CERAMICS I
Studio Art Electives, choose from the following:9
ARTS 35602
FLAMEWORKED GLASS
ARTS 35603
GLASS BLOWING
ARTS 35604
SCULPTURAL AND KILN-FORMED GLASS
ARTS 45080
KENT BLOSSOM ART 1
ARTS 45095
SPECIAL TOPICS: STUDIO ART 1
ARTS 45600
ADVANCED GLASS WORKING
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 Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery

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

Drawing - Minor

The Drawing minor provides an introduction to fundamental form, pictorial structure and media through work from observation and conceptual projects. Emphasis in the minor is on students' continued development in drawing toward individually conceived creative practice.

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Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the ability (skill) to work within their chosen medium/media, and understand associated materials and processes.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of larger contemporary and historical contexts.
  3. Demonstrate a high degree of design and visual literacy in their work.

Admissions for Drawing - Minor

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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Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
ART 100222D COMPOSITION 3
ARTS 14000DRAWING I 3
ARTS 14001DRAWING II 3
Studio Art Electives, choose from the following:9
ARTS 24002
DRAWING AS A STUDIO PRACTICE
ARTS 34002
FIGURE DRAWING 1
ARTS 34003
DRAWING: STRUCTURE AND EXPERIMENTATION 1
ARTS 45080
KENT BLOSSOM ART 2
ARTS 45095
SPECIAL TOPICS: STUDIO ART 2
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

2

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 Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery

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

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

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.

Admissions for Ceramics - Minor

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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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 Kent State (in residence).
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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Program Information for Art History - Minor

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

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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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
ARTH 22021
ART HISTORY: AFRICAN ART (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 Kent State (in residence).
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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Program Information for Accessories - Minor

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

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.

Coursework

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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 Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery

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

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