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.

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.

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

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 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).

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

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.

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.

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

¹

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

Graduation Requirements

• 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).

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

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.

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.

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

¹

Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

²

May be used with approval from a faculty or academic advisor.

Graduation Requirements

• 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).

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

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.

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.

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

¹

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

Graduation Requirements

• 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).

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

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.

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.

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Graduation Requirements

• 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).

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

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.

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.

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

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 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).

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