# Art Practice Major/Minor

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## Art Practice Major

### Suggested Preparation

Students considering a major in art practice should take the following three introductory courses during their frosh or sophomore years, which give students a broad overview of the field:

- [ARTSTUDI 101: Foundations 2D](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/courses/2232931)
- [ARTSTUDI 102: Foundations 3D/4D](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/courses/2232941)
- [ARTHIST 5: Art and Power](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/courses/2236901)

### Fields of Study and Degree Options

Students are exposed to a range of practices early in their development in order to have a solid basis for comparison if they choose to focus on a particular medium. This sequence of courses also broadens the students’ skills and enables them to combine materials and methods. In all courses students are expected to pass midterm and final reviews and critiques of their work.

### Degree Requirements

Students must complete at least 65 units of art practice and art history coursework. For the most up-to-date information about the Art Practice major requirements, please visit the [Stanford Bulletin](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/programs/ARTP-BA).

Art Practice Core Studio Series

Students must complete the following courses:

- [ARTSTUDI 101: Foundations 2D](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/courses/2232931)
- [ARTSTUDI 102: Foundations 3D/4D](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/courses/2232941)

ARTSTUDI 102 should be taken in the quarter immediately following ARTSTUDI 101.

Lower Level Courses

Student must complete at least **four** 4-unit, 100-level ARTSTUDI courses.

See the [A](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/programs/ARTHS-BA)[rt Practice BA Bulletin](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/programs/ARTP-BA) for a list of approved lower-level courses.

Upper Level Courses

Student must complete at least **four** 4-unit, 200-level ARTSTUDI courses.

See the [A](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/programs/ARTHS-BA)[rt Practice BA Bulletin](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/programs/ARTP-BA) for a list of approved upper-level courses.

Writing in the Major (WIM)

Students must complete [ARTSTUDI 201: Art Practice Major Seminar](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/courses/2232921) in their junior year.

Capstone Experience

Students must complete [ARTSTUDI 249: Major Capstone](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/courses/1105541) in the Spring Quarter of their senior year.

Art History Courses

Students must complete [ARTHIST 5: Art and Power](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/courses/2236901) and **three** additional art history/critical theory electives.

Students may count one Film & Media Studies course and, with faculty advisor approval, one course from another department towards their art history elective requirement.

Honors (optional)

Students interested in art practice honors must submit a proposal in the Winter Quarter of their junior year.

Application Prerequisites:

- Complete at least five Art Practice courses by the end of junior year. Four must be completed by the end of Winter Quarter of junior year.

Honors Program Requirements:

- Enroll in 6 units of [ARTSTUDI 297: AP Honors Tutorial](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/courses/2173581) and 4 units of [ARTSTUDI 297S: AP Honors Seminar](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/courses/2223241) for a total of 10 units during senior year.
- Produce a cohesive body of work for the Honors Exhibition.
- Submit an Honors Thesis Statement (3-5 pages).
- Participate in group critiques each quarter.
- Meet with honors advisor and graduate mentor regularly.
- Participate in Open Studios each quarter.
- Apply for a grant or exhibition outside of Stanford University with advisor's guidance.

Visit the [Honors in Art Practice](https://art.stanford.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/honors-programs/honors-art-practice) page for more details.

## Art Practice Minor

### Minor Requirements

Students must complete 36 units, 9 courses in total, of art practice and art history coursework. All minors are required to attend an orientation session presented by the professional staff of the Art and Architecture Library, which introduces the tools of research and reference available on campus and through the internet.

For the most up-to-date information about the Art Practice minor requirements, please visit the [Stanford Bulletin](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/programs/ARTP-MIN).

Core Studio Series

Students must complete the following courses:

- [ARTSTUDI 101: Foundations 2D](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/courses/2232931)
- [ARTSTUDI 102: Foundations 3D/4D](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/courses/2232941)

ARTSTUDI 102 should be taken in the quarter immediately following ARTSTUDI 101.

Art History Courses

Students must complete [ARTHIST 5: Art and Power](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/courses/2236901) and **two** additional art history/critical theory electives.

Students may count one Film & Media Studies course and, with faculty advisor approval, one course from another department towards their art history elective requirement.

Lower Level Courses

Student must complete at least **two** 4-unit, 100-level ARTSTUDI courses.

See the [Art Practice Minor Bulletin](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/programs/ARTP-MIN) for a list of approved lower level courses.

Upper Level Courses

Student must complete at least **two** 4-unit, 200-level ARTSTUDI courses.

See the [Art Practice Minor Bulletin](https://bulletin.stanford.edu/programs/ARTP-MIN) for a list of approved upper level courses.